Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act

This bill provides that the Department of Defense (DOD) must require each contractor who is awarded a major contract to submit a report on diversity and inclusion by the last day of each full fiscal year during the period of the contract. In relation to a major defense acquisition program, a major contract means each of the six largest prime, associate, or government-furnished equipment contracts that is in excess of $40 million and that is not a firm, fixed-price contract.

DOD must annually submit to Congress a report summarizing the diversity and inclusion reports. Such reports must be made publicly available on a DOD website.

Bill 117 hr 7444, also known as the Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act, aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the defense industry. The bill requires defense contractors to report on the demographic makeup of their workforce, including information on race, gender, and ethnicity. This data will be used to assess the level of diversity and inclusion within the defense industrial base.

The bill also requires defense contractors to develop and implement diversity and inclusion plans, which must be submitted to the Department of Defense for review. These plans should outline specific goals and strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council within the Department of Defense, which will be responsible for providing guidance and recommendations on how to improve diversity and inclusion within the defense industry. Overall, the Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act seeks to hold defense contractors accountable for promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations, with the ultimate goal of creating a more inclusive and representative workforce within the defense industry.
Congress
117
Number
HR - 7444
Introduced on
2022-04-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/7/2022
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act

This bill provides that the Department of Defense (DOD) must require each contractor who is awarded a major contract to submit a report on diversity and inclusion by the last day of each full fiscal year during the period of the contract. In relation to a major defense acquisition program, a major contract means each of the six largest prime, associate, or government-furnished equipment contracts that is in excess of $40 million and that is not a firm, fixed-price contract.

DOD must annually submit to Congress a report summarizing the diversity and inclusion reports. Such reports must be made publicly available on a DOD website.

Bill 117 hr 7444, also known as the Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act, aims to promote diversity and inclusion within the defense industry. The bill requires defense contractors to report on the demographic makeup of their workforce, including information on race, gender, and ethnicity. This data will be used to assess the level of diversity and inclusion within the defense industrial base.

The bill also requires defense contractors to develop and implement diversity and inclusion plans, which must be submitted to the Department of Defense for review. These plans should outline specific goals and strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council within the Department of Defense, which will be responsible for providing guidance and recommendations on how to improve diversity and inclusion within the defense industry. Overall, the Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act seeks to hold defense contractors accountable for promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations, with the ultimate goal of creating a more inclusive and representative workforce within the defense industry.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for diversity and inclusion reporting requirements for certain Department of Defense contractors, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Business records•
Congressional oversight•
Corporate finance and management•
Employee hiring•
Government information and archives•
Military procurement, research, weapons development•
Minority employment•
Public contracts and procurement•
Women's employment

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Member:  Anthony G. Brown
Bill Update Alert:  National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Committee:  Armed Services

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/19/2022

Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act

This bill provides that the Department of Defense (DOD) must require each contractor who is awarded a major contract to submit a report on diversity a...

Latest Action4/7/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.