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2021-04-28
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
hsju01
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee
2021-04-05
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
hsag29
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Committee
2021-02-24
Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
hshm09
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-23
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Agriculture Committee
hsag00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Homeland Security Committee
hshm00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
hlig00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Armed Services Committee
hsas00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
2021-02-23T19:05:50Z
Referred to
House
Judiciary Committee
2021-04-28T05:30:55Z
Referred to
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
hsju01
hsju00
Standing
2021-02-23T19:06:05Z
Referred to
House
Agriculture Committee
2021-04-05T15:48:35Z
Referred to
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
hsag29
hsag00
Standing
2021-02-23T19:06:00Z
Referred to
House
Homeland Security Committee
2021-02-24T20:26:30Z
Referred to
Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
hshm09
hshm00
Standing
2021-02-23T19:06:10Z
Referred to
House
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
Standing
2021-02-23T19:05:45Z
Referred to
House
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
hlig00
Select
2021-02-23T19:05:40Z
Referred to
House
Armed Services Committee
hsas00
Standing
2021-02-23T19:05:35Z
Referred to
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
Standing
M001137
5
GREGORY
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
MEEKS
W.
D
2021-02-23
NY
C001091
20
Joaquin
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Castro
D
2021-02-23
TX
L000562
8
Stephen
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Lynch
F.
D
2021-02-23
MA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-02-23
CA
T000193
2
BENNIE
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
THOMPSON
D
2021-02-24
MS
M001196
6
Seth
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Moulton
D
2021-05-20
MA
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.
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2021-02-23
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
House
Government Operations and Politics
C001078
11
Gerald
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
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Connolly
E.
D
VA
Congressional oversight Department of Agriculture Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice Department of State Department of the Treasury Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Employee hiring Employment discrimination and employee rights Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Homeland security Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Law enforcement administration and funding Military personnel and dependents Minority education Minority employment Personnel records Women's education Women's employment
2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of </b><b>2021</b></p> <p>This bill requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines <i>diversity</i> as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. </p> <p>It also requires each such agency to <ul> <li>develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; </li> <li>conduct periodic interviews with a representative cross-section of the national security workforce to obtain workplace information;</li> <li>sponsor workforce members to participate in a Senior Executive Service candidate development program or similar program;</li> <li>implement performance and advancement requirements for the workforce;</li> <li>create opportunities for senior personnel to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion; and </li> <li>expand training on bias in the workplace and flexible work policies. </li> </ul> <p>The bill encourages agencies to expand professional development and career advancement opportunities that support their missions and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.
2021-04-05T13:51:13Z
00
2021-02-23T05:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021
Display Title
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Introduced in House
To improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
HR
2023-01-11T13:47:16Z
2023-01-11T13:47:16Z
3.0.0
2021-04-28
Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee
hsju01
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Committee
2021-04-05
Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee
hsag29
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Committee
2021-02-24
Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee
hshm09
1
House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Committee
H11100
2021-02-23
Financial Services Committee
hsba00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Agriculture Committee
hsag00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Homeland Security Committee
hshm00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Judiciary Committee
hsju00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
hlig00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Armed Services Committee
hsas00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
H11100
2021-02-23
Foreign Affairs Committee
hsfa00
2
House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
IntroReferral
Intro-H
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
1000
2021-02-23
9
Library of Congress
Introduced in House
IntroReferral
C001078
11
Gerald
Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
N
Connolly
E.
D
VA
M001137
5
GREGORY
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
MEEKS
W.
D
2021-02-23
NY
C001091
20
Joaquin
Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Castro
D
2021-02-23
TX
L000562
8
Stephen
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Lynch
F.
D
2021-02-23
MA
S000344
30
BRAD
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
SHERMAN
D
2021-02-23
CA
T000193
2
BENNIE
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
THOMPSON
D
2021-02-24
MS
M001196
6
Seth
Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Moulton
D
2021-05-20
MA
Congressional oversight Department of Agriculture Department of Homeland Security Department of Justice Department of State Department of the Treasury Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Employee hiring Employment discrimination and employee rights Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Homeland security Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information Law enforcement administration and funding Military personnel and dependents Minority education Minority employment Personnel records Women's education Women's employment
2021-02-23
Introduced in House
 <p><b>National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of </b><b>2021</b></p> <p>This bill requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines <i>diversity</i> as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. </p> <p>It also requires each such agency to <ul> <li>develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; </li> <li>conduct periodic interviews with a representative cross-section of the national security workforce to obtain workplace information;</li> <li>sponsor workforce members to participate in a Senior Executive Service candidate development program or similar program;</li> <li>implement performance and advancement requirements for the workforce;</li> <li>create opportunities for senior personnel to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion; and </li> <li>expand training on bias in the workplace and flexible work policies. </li> </ul> <p>The bill encourages agencies to expand professional development and career advancement opportunities that support their missions and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.
2021-04-05T13:51:13Z
00
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-04-28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.