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Introduced
06/20/2019
06/20/2019
In Committee
06/20/2019
06/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to report to Congress on efforts to increase gender diversity in the Coast Guard, and for other purposes. This bill specifies reporting requirements for the U.S. Coast Guard regarding gender diversity. The Coast Guard must submit a biennial report that includes an analysis of its recruitment and retention of women and gender-based limitations on career opportunities.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast Guard Act, directs the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard to report to Congress on efforts to increase gender diversity within the service. Specifically, the bill requires the Commandant to submit a biennial report that includes an analysis of the Coast Guard's recruitment and retention of women, the impact of parental leave policies, and any gender-based limitations on career opportunities. The bill also requires the Commandant to determine which recommendations from a 2019 RAND report on gender diversity in the Coast Guard can be implemented and submit an action plan to Congress outlining steps the Coast Guard will take.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/20/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1930/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1930/BILLS-116s1930is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1930/BILLS-116s1930is.pdf.pdf |
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