To amend titles 5, 31, and 44, United States Code, to improve the equitable provision of services to underserved communities and individuals, to establish an Agency Equity Advisory Team, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill mandates that federal agencies integrate equity considerations into their strategic planning, performance goals, and data management. It requires agencies to dedicate at least 20% of their goals to improving services for underserved communities. The bill establishes new internal structures (Agency Equity Advisory Teams with at least 10 members each) and creates an Equity Subcommittee within the Performance Improvement Council to coordinate government-wide equity efforts.
Who Benefits and How
Underserved communities and individuals benefit from required federal attention to equitable service delivery. Community and advocacy groups gain formal channels to provide input on government services. Academic and research partners gain opportunities for collaboration on equity initiatives.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies face significant new compliance requirements including establishing 10+ member Equity Advisory Teams, meeting quarterly, tracking equity-specific goals, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Performance Improvement Officers gain new mandatory responsibilities. The Chief Data Officer Council must prioritize equity in all data governance functions.
Key Provisions
- Requires at least 20% of agency strategic and performance goals relate to equity
- Creates Agency Equity Advisory Teams with at least 10 senior designees per agency
- Establishes an Equity Subcommittee of the Performance Improvement Council
- Creates an Equitable Data Working Group within the Chief Data Officer Council
- Mandates GAO report on equity improvements within 4 years
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires federal agencies to establish equity goals, create Agency Equity Advisory Teams, and prioritize equitable service delivery to underserved communities and individuals.
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
Requires federal agencies to establish equity goals, create Agency Equity Advisory Teams, and prioritize equitable service delivery to underserved communities and individuals.
Policy Domains
Strategic Planning Amendments
Identified Gains
- Underserved communities
- Community and advocacy groups
- State and local governments
Identified Costs
- Federal agencies
Performance Improvement Officers
Identified Gains
- Underserved communities
- Equity advocates
Identified Costs
- Performance Improvement Officers
- Federal agencies (staffing Equity Advisory Teams)
Chief Data Officers
Identified Gains
- Researchers and academics
- Policymakers
Identified Costs
- Chief Data Officers
- Chief Data Officer Council
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Pressley (for herself, Mr. Garcia of California, Ms. Adams, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Chief Data Officer Council, Chief Data Officers, Federal agencies
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Populations sharing a particular characteristic, as well as geographic communities, that have been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in aspects of economic, social, and civic life.
Each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States, and each federally recognized Indian Tribe.
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