To require the Secretary of Defense to assess, and submit a report to Congress on, civilian staffing at the Department of Defense Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · July 11, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of all civilian staffing positions within the Department of Defense's Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to assess whether each position aligns with the office's core missions and statutory requirements. The Secretary must submit an interim briefing to Congress by April 1, 2024, and a final report within one year of the law's enactment that includes validation of all civil service positions, analysis of whether positions match their assigned duties, and recommendations for any necessary changes. If the final report is not submitted on time, the bill imposes restrictions that prevent the office from creating new positions, using military personnel, or hiring additional contractors until the report is delivered. Additionally, starting with the fiscal year 2025 budget, the Secretary must identify opportunities for workforce optimization and business process improvements in the department's annual budget submissions. The bill does not specify additional funding but establishes a one-year deadline for completing the staffing assessment and report.
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