Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 7126 Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 2:56 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7126

Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to include in its surveys questions regarding whether respondents have ever (1) experienced or witnessed racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist (or extremist as under current law) activity in the workplace; or (2) reported such activity. DOD must submit to Congress a report including (1) the text of the questions included in surveys, and (2) which surveys include such questions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7126

Bill HR 7126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7126 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2020. Bill HR 7126's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 8, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7126

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7126

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Government studies and investigations

- Military personnel and dependents

- Political movements and philosophies

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7126

Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to direct the Secretary of Defense to include questions regarding racism, anti-Semitism, and supremacism in workplace surveys administered by the Secretary.

Department of Defense Anti-Semitism and Racism Awareness Act of 2020