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US S3903

US S3903
ELITE Act of 2020 Equality in Leadership and Inclusion in Top Elements Act of 2020


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Introduced
06/04/2020
In Committee
06/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for a study on the barriers to minority participation in the elite units of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Equality in Leadership and Inclusion in Top Elements Act of 2020 or the ELITE Act of 2020, directs the Secretary of Defense to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct a study on the barriers to minority participation in elite units of the Armed Forces, such as Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs, and Air Force Special Reconnaissance. The study will examine the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of these units, compare minority participation rates to the general population, and identify barriers in the accession, assessment, and training processes. The bill requires the Secretary to implement the study's recommendations by March 2023, with some exceptions, and provide regular updates to Congress.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 06/04/2020)

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