S 3426
Department of State Inclusivity Act of 2021
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
The Department of State Inclusivity Act of 2021 aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the State Department and USAID. It establishes a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, expands training on harassment and discrimination, investigates wrongful terminations based on sexual orientation, and addresses historical injustices like the Lavender Scare. The bill also seeks to improve recruitment and retention strategies, enhance professional development opportunities, and establish accountability measures for leadership regarding diversity and inclusion efforts.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin L. Cardin
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.