A bill to improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies, and for other purposes.
National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2017
This bill requires each national security agency to make available to the public, appropriate congressional committees, and the national security agency workforce a 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:
The bill encourages agencies to expand professional development and career advancement opportunities that support their mission and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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