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Equity in Agency Planning: Better Services for Underserved Communities

This act requires government agencies to focus on improving access to services for systematically overlooked communities and individuals in their strategic plans and performance goals. This means agencies will actively seek ways to ensure their actions benefit all citizens, regardless of their background or location.
Key points
Government agencies must dedicate at least 20% of their strategic goals to improving equitable access to services.
Agency plans will be developed with input from non-governmental organizations, academic partners, state and local governments, and community groups to better understand the needs of underserved communities.
The act defines "underserved communities" as groups systematically denied full participation in economic, social, and civic life.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9610
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2022-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equity in Agency Planning Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9610.

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 2022-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must dedicate at least 20% of their strategic goals to improving equitable access to services.
  • Agency plans will be developed with input from non-governmental organizations, academic partners, state and local governments, and community groups to better understand the needs of underserved communities.
  • The act defines "underserved communities" as groups systematically denied full participation in economic, social, and civic life.
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. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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