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S.497: National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 14, 2019
Bill Summary
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2019 This bill requires each national security agency to report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to develop a system to collect and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 14, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Feb. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |