# 115-hr-5195: National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018

115-hr-5195, National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-5195
- Congress: 115
- Title: National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
- Introduced: 2018-03-07
- Sponsor: ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

National Security Diversity and Inclusion Workforce Act of 2018 This bill requires each national security agency to make available to the public, appropriate congressional committees, and the national security agency workforce a report on its diversity and inclusion efforts. The bill defines "diversity" as diversity of persons based on gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other demographic categories. It also requires each such agency to do the following: develop a system to collect and analyze applicant employment data to identify areas for improvement in attracting diverse talent, with emphasis on senior and management positions; conduct periodic interviews with a representative cross-section of the national security workforce to obtain workplace information; sponsor workforce members to participate in a Senior Executive Service candidate development program or similar program; implement performance and advancement requirements for the workforce; create opportunities for senior personnel to participate in outreach events and to discuss issues relating to diversity and inclusion; and expand training on bias in the workplace and flexible work policies. The bill encourages agencies to expand professional development and career advancement opportunities that support their mission and to seek a diverse and talented pool of employment applicants by reaching out to educational organizations and professional associations.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2018-03-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-6651: PEPFAR Extension Act of 2018
- 115-hr-6510: Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act
- 115-hr-6033: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2018
- 115-hr-5819: BURMA Act of 2018
- 115-hr-5621: Vietnam Human Rights Act
- 115-hr-5374: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018

## Sources
- [115-hr-5195 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5195)

## Related
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- [115-hr-6510: Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6510)
- [115-hr-6033: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6033)
- [115-hr-5819: BURMA Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5819)
- [115-hr-5621: Vietnam Human Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5621)
- [115-hr-5374: Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5374)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5195 (as of 2025-11-18).