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Increased Transparency in US Defense Contractor Employment

New regulations require large companies contracting with the US Department of Defense to report data on diversity and inclusion within their boards and workforce. This aims to increase transparency and allow citizens to assess whether these companies promote diversity, potentially influencing their reputation and purchasing decisions.
Key points
Companies with major defense contracts must report data on gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status diversity among their employees and senior leadership.
These reports will be publicly available on the Department of Defense website, increasing public awareness of employment practices in the defense sector.
The act takes effect on July 1, 2022, and applies to contracts entered into on or after that date.
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Print number: 117_HR_7444
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Diversity and Inclusion Transparency in the Defense Industrial Base Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7444.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies with major defense contracts must report data on gender, race, ethnicity, and veteran status diversity among their employees and senior leadership.
  • These reports will be publicly available on the Department of Defense website, increasing public awareness of employment practices in the defense sector.
  • The act takes effect on July 1, 2022, and applies to contracts entered into on or after that date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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