The Equity in Government Act requires federal agencies to prioritize equitable service delivery to underserved communities and individuals in their strategic planning and performance goals. Specifically, each agency must establish at least one goal (or 20 percent of total goals, whichever is greater) focused on improving services to underserved populations, and must consult with nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, academic institutions, and community groups when developing these plans. The bill also establishes new structures within federal agencies, including Agency Equity Advisory Teams led by Performance Improvement Officers and an Equitable Data Working Group within the Chief Data Officer Council, tasked with sharing best practices on equitable service delivery and data collection across government. The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate whether these equity-focused efforts have improved federal service delivery within four years of enactment. There is no specific funding amount specified in the legislation; it focuses on restructuring existing agency operations and accountability frameworks around equity goals.
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