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US S3783

US S3783
PANORAMA Act of 2020 Public Accountability on Nominations Offered that Result in Admissions to Military Academies Act of 2020


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Introduced
05/20/2020
In Committee
05/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

PANORAMA Act of 2020 PANORAMA Act of 2020 Public Accountability on Nominations Offered that Result in Admissions to Military Academies Act of 2020 Public Accountability on Nominations Offered that Result in Admissions to Military Academies Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create a uniform online portal for congressional nominations to military service academies. DOD must (1) establish standard classifications that cadets, midshipmen, and academy applicants may use to self-identify gender, race, ethnicity, and other demographic information; and (2) annually report such demographics.

AI Summary

This bill, the Public Accountability on Nominations Offered that Result in Admissions to Military Academies Act of 2020 (PANORAMA Act of 2020), requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create a uniform online portal for congressional nominations to military service academies. The bill also directs the DOD to establish standard classifications for cadets, midshipmen, and applicants to self-identify demographic information such as gender, race, and ethnicity, and to annually report on the demographics of applicants, nominees, and appointees to the congressional defense committees. The goal is to improve transparency and accountability in the military academy admissions process.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 05/20/2020)

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