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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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Print number: 117_HR_9610
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2022-12-16