,,ii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #dffj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bc1 #bjbj,mr4 ,jones introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,armed ,services ,a ,,bill ,to amend titles #aj and #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 to include certain diversity-related requirements for the ,armed ,forces and the ,coast ,guard1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,diversity in ,defense ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,chief ,diversity ,officers 7a7 ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #acb;a the following new section3 #acc4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 ,a person may not be appointed as ,chief ,diversity ,officer within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of ,defense related to diversity and inclusion1 including matters in connection with the armed forces and members of the armed forces and the civilian employees of the ,department2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 exercises authority1 direction1 and control over the ,office of ,people ,analytics1 or any successor organization2 7#d7 shall establish and maintain a ,department of ,defense strategic plan that publicly states a diversity definition1 vision1 and goals for the ,department2 7#e7 shall define a set of strategic metrics that are directly linked to key organizational priorities and goals1 actionable1 and actively used to implement the strategic plan2 7#f7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#g7 shall establish and maintain a strategic plan for diverse participation by institutions of higher education 7including ,historically ,black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions71 federally funded research and development centers1 and individuals in defense-related research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities2 7#h7 shall establish and maintain a strategic plan for outreach to1 and recruiting from1 untapped locations and underrepresented demographic groups2 7#i7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department2 and 7#aj7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe4 7c7 ,precedence in the ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall report directly to the ,secretary of ,defense in the performance of duties under this section4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer takes precedence in the ,department of ,defense after the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,historically ,black colleges and universities means part ,b institutions 7as that term is defined in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa774 7#b7 ,the term minority-serving institutions means institutions described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments on precedence in ,,osd ,chapter #d of such title is further amended-- 7,a7 in section #aca7;b7-- 7i7 by redesignated paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 2 7,b7 in section #acc;a7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting the ,chief ,diversity ,officer1 after the ,chief ,management ,officer12 and 7,c7 in section #acc;b7c7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and inserting the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting the ,chief ,diversity ,officer1 after the ,chief ,management ,officer14 7#c7 ,joint responsibility with ,,usd 7,p,r7 ,section #acf7;b7 of such title is amended by inserting the ,chief ,diversity ,officer and after control of the ,secretary of ,defense14 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #acb;a the following new item3 #acc4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7b7 ,department of the ,army 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #gjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #gjae the following new section3 #gjae;a4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,army1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of the ,army related to diversity and inclusion1 including matters in connection with the ,army and members of the ,army and the civilian employees of the ,department2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,army may prescribe4 4 7#b7 ,precedence in ,office of ,secretary of the ,army ,section #gjad7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,army4 4 7#c7 ,diversity and inclusion among responsibilities of ,office of ,secretary of the ,army ,section #gjad7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,diversity and inclusion4 4 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #gjc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gjae the following new item3 #gjae;a4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7c7 ,department of the ,navy 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hjae the following new section3 #hjae;a4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,navy1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of the ,navy related to diversity and inclusion1 including matters in connection with the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps and members of the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps and the civilian employees of the ,department2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,navy may prescribe4 4 7#b7 ,precedence in ,office of ,secretary of the ,navy ,section #hjad7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,navy4 4 7#c7 ,diversity and inclusion among responsibilities of ,office of ,secretary of the ,navy ,section #hjad7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,diversity and inclusion4 4 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hjc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hjae the following new item3 #hjae;a4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7d7 ,department of the ,air ,force 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ijae the following new section3 #ijae;a4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,chief diversity officer 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,department of the ,air ,force related to diversity and inclusion1 including matters in connection with the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force and members of the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force and the civilian employees of the ,department2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,department2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe4 4 7#b7 ,precedence in ,office of ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #ijad7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 4 7#c7 ,diversity and inclusion among responsibilities of ,office of ,secretary of the ,air ,force ,section #hjad7;c77#a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,diversity and inclusion4 4 7#d7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ijc of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ijae the following new item3 #ijae;a4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7e7 ,coast ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cba4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,coast ,guard1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with diversity and inclusion4 7b7 ,powers and duties ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer-- 7#a7 is responsible for policy1 oversight1 guidance1 and coordination for all matters of the ,coast ,guard related to diversity and inclusion2 7#b7 exercises authority to direct the heads of all other elements of the ,coast ,guard with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,diversity ,officer has responsibility under this section2 7#c7 shall establish training in diversity dynamics and training in practices for leading diverse groups effectively2 7#d7 shall conduct regular1 rigorous evaluations and assessments of diversity within the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#e7 shall perform such additional duties and exercise such powers as the ,commandant may prescribe4 7c7 ,reporting ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer shall report directly to the ,commandant in the performance of duties under this section4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #c of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #cba4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer4 4 7f7 ,executive schedule matters 7#a7 ,level ,,ii ,section #ecac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense the following new item3 ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense44 7#b7 ,level ,,iii ,section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting after the item relating to the ,under ,secretary of the ,navy the following new items3 ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,army4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,navy4 ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the following new item3 ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7g7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,february #a1 #bjba4 #c4 ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before section #ahg the following3 #ahf4 ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain within the ,department of ,defense a council to be known as the ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council of the ,department of ,defense 7referred to in this section as the ,council74 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of not fewer than #bb members1 including the ,federal officers specified in paragraph 7#b71 and not fewer than #ab members appointed by the ,secretary from nongovernmental positions described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,federal officers ,the ,federal officers specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 7,c7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army4 7,d7 ,the ,chief of ,naval ,operations4 7,e7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 7,f7 ,the ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7,g7 ,the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 7,h7 ,the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps4 7,i7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7,j7 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#c7 ,nongovernmental positions ,nongovernmental positions described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,five presidents or chancellors of institutions of higher education1 including private and public institutions representing diverse areas of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,senior leaders of the defense industries of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,senior leaders of veterans or military service organizations4 7,d7 ,veterans 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch74 7,e7 ,others determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,timing of appointments ,appointments to the ,council shall be made not later than four months after the date of the enactment of this section4 7#e7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each member shall be appointed for a term of two years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of that term until a successor has been appointed4 7#f7 ,chair and ,vice ,chair 7,a7 ,chair ,the ,chief ,diversity ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall be the ,chair of the ,council4 7,b7 ,vice ,chair ,the ,vice ,chair shall be designated by the ,secretary at the time of the appointment of the members pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 and when a vacancy of the ,vice ,chair occurs1 as the case may be4 7c7 ,meeting 7#a7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not fewer than four times each year at the call of the ,chair or ,vice ,chair4 7#b7 ,quorum ,twelve members of the ,council1 including six appointed under subsection 7c77#b7 and six appointed under subsection 7c77#c71 shall constitute a quorum4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,council shall provide advice and recommendations to the ,secretary on matters concerning diversity and inclusion in the ,department of ,defense1 relating to the following3 7#a7 ,aligning diversity and inclusion with the strategic goals of the ,department4 7#b7 ,conducting strategic outreach efforts to identify1 attract1 and recruit individuals that represent the demographic diversity of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,developing1 mentoring1 and retaining a diverse and inclusive armed forces4 7#d7 ,encouraging leadership development through diversity and inclusion practices and processes4 7e7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,prohibition on compensation ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 members of the ,council may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on the ,council4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,each member shall receive travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with applicable provisions under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e4 7f7 ,administrative support services ,upon the request of the ,council1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,council1 on a reimbursable basis1 the administrative support services necessary for the ,council to carry out its responsibilities under this section4 7g7 ,reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,council holds its initial meeting under subsection 7c7 and annually thereafter1 the ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a detailed statement of the advice and recommendations of the ,council pursuant to subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #g of such title is amended by inserting before the item relating to section #ahg the following3 #ahf4 ,diversity and ,inclusion ,advisory ,council4 4 #d4 ,diversity and inclusion reporting requirements 7a7 ,standard diversity metrics and annual reporting requirement ,section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 a report from each military department on the goals1 barriers1 and status of diversity and inclusion of that military department2 2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a77;,b71 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following new clause3 7vii7 ,strategic metrics and benchmarks evaluating how the officer and enlisted corps reflects the eligible ,united ,states population across all armed forces and grades4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7m7 and 7n7 as subsections 7n7 and 7o71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7k71 the following new subsections 7l7 and 7m73 7l7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a standard set of strategic metrics and benchmarks toward the achievement of each of the objectives as follows3 7,a7 ,an officer and enlisted corps that reflects the eligible ,united ,states population across all armed forces and grades4 7,b7 ,a military force that is able to prevail in its wars1 prevent and deter conflict1 defeat adversaries and succeed in a wide range of contingencies1 and preserve and enhance the all-volunteer force4 7#b7 ,in implementing the requirement in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a universal data collection system to ensure comparability across each military department2 7,b7 establish standard definitions of demographic groups1 a common methodology1 and a common reporting structure across each military department2 7,c7 conduct annual barrier analyses to review demographic diversity patterns across the military life cycle1 starting with accessions2 and 7,d7 each year meet with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the ,chiefs of ,staff of the armed forces1 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to assess progress towards the objectives specified in paragraph 7#a7 and establish recommendations to meet such objectives4 7m7 ,the ,secretary shall include in each national defense strategy under subsection 7g7-- 7#a7 the demographics1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 gender1 and military occupational specialty1 for-- 7,a7 accession into the armed forces2 7,b7 the enlisted corps2 7,c7 the commissioned officers2 7,d7 graduates of the military service academies2 7,e7 the rate of promotion in the promotion zone2 7,f7 the rate of promotion below the zone for promotion2 7,g7 the rates of retention2 7,h7 command selection2 7,i7 special assignments2 7,j7 career broadening assignments2 7,k7 aides to general officers and flag officers2 and 7,l7 any other matter the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7#b7 an analysis of assignment patterns by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#c7 an analysis of attitudinal survey data by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#d7 an assessment of the available pool of qualified of ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates for positions in pay grades ,o-#i and ,o-#aj2 7#e7 identification of persistent1 group-specific deviations from overall averages and plans to investigate underlying causes2 and 7#f7 summaries of progress made on previous actions4 4 7b7 ,national ,guard diversity reporting ,section #ajejd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,report on diversity and inclusion 7#a7 ,not less than once every four years1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall report in writing to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,congress on the status of diversity in each ,state1 ,territory1 and the ,district of ,columbia for all grades of the ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,national ,guard4 7#b7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the demographics1 disaggregated by ,state1 grade1 ethnicity1 race1 gender1 and military occupational specialty1 for-- 7i7 accession into the ,national ,guard2 7ii7 the enlisted corps2 7iii7 the commissioned officers2 7iv7 the rate of promotion in the promotion zone2 7v7 the rate of promotion below the zone for promotion2 7vi7 the rates of retention2 7vii7 command selection2 7viii7 special assignments2 7ix7 career broadening assignments2 7x7 aides to a general officer2 and 7xi7 any other matter the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau determines appropriate2 7,b7 an analysis of assignment patterns by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7,c7 an analysis of attitudinal survey data by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7,d7 an assessment of the available pool of qualified of ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates for ,national ,guard positions in pay grades ,o-#i and ,o-#aj2 7,e7 identification of persistent1 group-specific deviations from overall averages and plans to investigate underlying causes2 and 7,f7 summaries of progress made on previous actions4 7#c7 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall-- 7,a7 publish on an appropriate publicly available website of the ,national ,guard the reports required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 ensure that any data included with the report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 4 7c7 ,coast ,guard diversity reporting 7#a7 ,annual report in ,coast ,guard authorization request ,section #eaja7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 the goals1 barriers1 and status of diversity and inclusion2 4 7#b7 ,quadrennial report ,chapter #ea of such title is amended by inserting after section #eajd the following new section3 #eajd;a4 ,quadrennial report on diversity and inclusion ,not less than once every four years1 the ,secretary shall include in the ,coast ,guard authorization request under section #eaja of this title-- 7#a7 the demographics1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 gender1 and military occupational specialty1 for-- 7,a7 accession into the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 the enlisted corps2 7,c7 the commissioned officers2 7,d7 graduates of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,e7 the rate of promotion in the promotion zone2 7,f7 the rate of promotion below the zone for promotion2 7,g7 the rates of retention2 7,h7 command selection2 7,i7 special assignments2 7,j7 career broadening assignments2 7,k7 aides to a flag officer2 and 7,l7 any other matter the ,secretary determines appropriate2 7#b7 an analysis of assignment patterns by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#c7 an analysis of attitudinal survey data by ethnicity1 race1 and gender2 7#d7 an assessment of the available pool of qualified of ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates for ,coast ,guard positions in pay grades ,o-#i and ,o-#aj2 7#e7 identification of persistent1 group-specific deviations from overall averages and plans to investigate underlying causes2 and 7#f7 summaries of progress made on previous actions4 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ea of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eajd the following new item3 #eajd;a4 ,quadrennial report on diversity and inclusion4 4 7d7 ,consideration of diversity in appointments of officers to ,o-#i and ,o-#aj grades 7#a7 ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force ,section #fja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall consider all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates prior to recommending to the ,president an initial appointment to the grade of lieutenant general or vice admiral1 or an initial appointment to the grade of general or admiral under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,when seeking the advice and consent of the ,senate for the appointment of an officer under subsection 7a71 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a certification-- 7#a7 that all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates were considered for appointment2 and 7#b7 that-- 7,a7 none of the candidates under paragraph 7#a7 met the qualifications needed by an officer serving in that position or office to carry out effectively the duties and responsibilities of that position or office2 or 7,b7 the officers currently serving in the positions designated under subsection 7a7 represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable4 4 7#b7 ,o-#i grades in ,coast ,guard ,section #cje7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,the ,commandant shall consider all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates prior to recommending to the ,president an initial appointment to the grade of vice admiral under this subsection4 7#e7 ,when seeking the advice and consent of the ,senate for the appointment of an officer under paragraph 7#b71 the ,president shall submit to the committee of the ,senate with jurisdiction over the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating a certification-- 7,a7 that all ,asian ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,islander1 ,african ,american1 ,hispanic1 ,puerto ,rican1 ,native ,american1 ,alaska ,native1 and female candidates were considered for appointment2 and 7,b7 that-- 7i7 none of the candidates under subparagraph 7,a7 met the qualifications needed by an officer serving in that position or office to carry out effectively the duties and responsibilities of that position or office2 or 7ii7 the officers currently serving in the positions designated under paragraph 7#a7 represent the diversity of the ,coast ,guard to the extent practicable4 4 #e4 ,report on demographics of officers appointed to certain grades ,not later than the first ,october #a to occur after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report summarizing the gender and race of each individual who received an appointment under section #eca or #fja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the immediately preceding fiscal year4 #f4 ,mentoring and career counseling program 7a7 ,program required 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ajg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #baeh4 ,mentoring and career counseling program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,chief ,diversity ,officer1 shall carry out a program for mentoring and career counseling that-- 7#a7 ensures that the occupancy of each military occupational specialty and career field reflects the demographics of the armed forces2 and 7#b7 ensures that the membership of each grade of each armed force reflects the demographics of the armed forces4 7b7 ,program description and components ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include mentoring and career counseling efforts that start prior to the initial career field decision point and continue throughout the career of each participating member2 7#b7 provide guidance on accession into the military occupational specialties and career fields that experience the highest rates and greatest number of promotions to a grade above ,o-#f2 and 7#c7 promote information regarding career choices1 including opportunities in the reserve components1 to optimize the ability of a participating member to make informed career choices from accession to retirement4 7c7 ,evaluation metrics ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the program under this section4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ajg of such title is amended by at the end the following new item3 #baeh4 ,mentoring and career counseling program4 4 7b7 ,interim report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of section #baeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description and assessment of the manner in which the ,department of ,defense shall implement the program under subsection 7a7 of such section #baeh4 7,b7 ,the initial evaluation metrics developed under subsection 7c7 of such section #baeh4 7,c7 ,an explanation of whether the program will be carried out as part of another program of the ,department or through the establishment of a separate program4 7,d7 ,a comprehensive description of the additional personnel1 resources1 and training that will be required to implement the program1 including identification of the specific number of additional billets that will be needed to staff the program4 7,e7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary for additional legislation that the ,secretary determines necessary to effectively and efficiently implement the program4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the program under section #baeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 the following3 7,a7 ,the most current evaluation metrics developed under subsection 7c7 of such section #baeh4 7,b7 ,the number of individuals1 disaggregated by grade1 ethnicity1 race1 and gender1 who were eligible for participation in the program4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the program in advancing the careers of minority commissioned officers4 7d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 publish on an appropriate publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense the reports required by subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#b7 ensure that any data included with each such report is made available in a machine-readable format that is downloadable1 searchable1 and sortable4 7e7 ,implementation date ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the program under section #baeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term minority person means any individual who is a citizen of the ,united ,states and who is-- 7,a7 ,asian ,american2 7,b7 ,native ,hawaiian2 7,c7 a ,pacific ,islander2 7,d7 ,african ,american2 7,e7 ,hispanic2 7,f7 ,puerto ,rican2 7,g7 ,native ,american2 7,h7 an ,alaska ,native2 or 7,i7 female4 7#c7 ,the term minority commissioned officer means any commissioned officer who is a minority person4 7#d7 ,the term machine-readable has the meaning given that term in section #cejb7ah7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #g4 ,diversity in selection boards and record keeping by selection boards 7a7 ,diverse membership 7#a7 ,active duty selection boards 7,a7 ,officers ,section #fab7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable44 7,b7 ,warrant ,officers ,section #egc7;b7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable44 7#b7 ,reserve components selection boards ,section #adajb7;b7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable44 7#c7 ,other selection boards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the members of each selection board described in subparagraph 7,b7 represent the diversity of the armed forces to the extent practicable4 7,b7 ,selection board described ,a selection board described in this subparagraph is any selection board used with respect to the promotion1 education1 or command assignments of members of the ,armed ,forces that is not covered by the amendments made by this subsection4 7b7 ,record keeping 7#a7 ,active duty selection board records ,section #fah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall require that the following information be retained for a period of not less than #aj years3 7#a7 ,an appointment to a selection board under section #fab of this title4 7#b7 ,information furnished to a selection board under section #fae of this title4 7#c7 ,each report of a selection board submitted under section #fag7;a7 of this title4 7#d7 ,actions taken under this section4 4 7#b7 ,other selection boards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the following information associated with a selection board described in subparagraph 7,b7 be retained for a period of not less than #aj years3 7i7 ,an appointment to the selection board4 7ii7 ,information furnished to the selection board4 7iii7 ,each report of the selection board4 7iv7 ,actions taken in response to a report described by clause 7iii74 7,b7 ,selection board described ,a selection board described in this subparagraph is any selection board used with respect to the promotion1 education1 or command assignments of members of the ,armed ,forces that is not covered by the amendment made by paragraph 7#a74 #h4 ,redaction of personally identifiable information from records furnished to a promotion board 7a7 ,active-,duty officers ,section #fae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 respectively2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 by striking whose name is furnished to the board and inserting under consideration by the board for promotion2 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 and further redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f71 as so redesignated1 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall redact any personally identifiable information from the information furnished to a selection board under this section4 4 7b7 ,reserve officers ,section #adajg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 by striking whose name is furnished to the board and inserting under consideration by the board for promotion2 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 and further redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e71 as so redesignated1 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall redact any personally identifiable information from the information furnished to a promotion board under this section4 4 7c7 ,enlisted members ,each ,secretary of a military department shall prescribe regulations that require the redaction of any personally identifiable information from the information furnished to a board that considers for promotion an enlisted member of an ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 #i4 ,plans to increase female and minority representation in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,plans required ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall develop plans to increase1 with respect to female and minority members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary1 the following3 7#a7 ,recruitment4 7#b7 ,retention4 7#c7 ,representation in grades above ,e-#g4 7b7 ,elements ,each plan developed under this section shall include clearly defined goals1 performance measures1 and timeframes4 7c7 ,goals ,a goal under subsection 7b7 shall be to exceed1 by not less than #ajj percent1 the rate at which the number of members described in subsection 7a77#c7 increased during the five years immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,submittal ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of each plan developed under this section by that ,secretary4 7e7 ,report ,three months after submitting a plan under subsection 7d71 and quarterly thereafter for five years1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report indicating the number of female and minority members in grades above ,e-#g in each ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 #aj4 ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces and other inspector general matters 7a7 ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are the following3 7,a7 ,to provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to racial and ethnic disparities in military personnel and military justice systems1 and ,white supremacy among military personnel4 7,b7 ,to provide recommendations to the ,secretary of ,defense and to ,congress on actions necessary to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in military personnel and military justice systems4 7#b7 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,to carry out the purposes specified in paragraph 7#a71 there is hereby established in the ,department of ,defense the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,appointment of ,inspector ,general 7,a7 ,nomination2 appointment ,the head of the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities in the ,armed ,forces is the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,racial and ,ethnic ,disparities 7in this section referred to as the ,inspector ,general71 who shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,qualifications ,the appointment of the ,inspector ,general shall be made solely on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting1 auditing1 financial analysis1 law1 management analysis1 public administration1 or investigations4 7,c7 ,deadline for nomination ,the first nomination of an individual as ,inspector ,general shall be made not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,d7 ,compensation ,the annual rate of basic pay of the ,inspector ,general shall be the annual rate of basic pay provided for positions at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,prohibition on political activities ,for purposes of section #gcbd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,inspector ,general shall not be considered an employee who determines policies to be pursued by the ,united ,states in the nationwide administration of ,federal law4 7,f7 ,removal ,the ,inspector ,general shall be removable from office in accordance with the provisions of section #c7;b7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#d7 ,assistant ,inspector ,general ,the ,inspector ,general shall1 in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing the civil service1 appoint an ,assistant ,inspector ,general for ,military ,justice who shall have the responsibility for auditing and investigation activities relating to racial and ethnic disparities within the military justice system4 7#e7 ,supervision 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,inspector ,general shall report directly to1 and be under the general supervision of1 the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,independence to conduct investigations and audits ,no officer of the ,department of ,defense shall prevent or prohibit the ,inspector ,general from initiating1 carrying out1 or completing any audit or investigation related to racial and ethnic disparities or from issuing any subpoena during the course of any such audit or investigation4 7#f7 ,duties 7,a7 ,oversight of military justice ,it shall be the duty of the ,inspector ,general to conduct1 supervise1 and coordinate audits and investigations of-- 7i7 the effect of military justice policies and practices on racial and ethnic disparities1 including overrepresentation of minorities in actions related to investigations1 courts-martial1 nonjudicial punishments1 and other military justice actions as determined by the ,inspector ,general2 7ii7 the effect of military personnel policies and practices1 including recruiting1 accessions1 and promotions1 on racial and ethnic disparities1 including underrepresentation of minorities among members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department in grades above ,e-#g2 7iii7 the scope and efficacy of existing diversity and inclusion offices and programs within the ,department of ,defense2 and 7iv7 ,white supremacist activities among military personnel and any other issues1 determined by the ,inspector ,general1 necessary to address racial and ethnic disparities within the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department4 7,b7 ,other duties related to oversight ,the ,inspector ,general shall establish1 maintain1 and oversee such systems1 procedures1 and controls as the ,inspector ,general considers appropriate to discharge the duties under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,duties and responsibilities under ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh ,in addition to the duties specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,inspector ,general shall also have the duties and responsibilities of inspectors general under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 7,d7 ,coordination of efforts ,in carrying out the duties1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the ,inspector ,general under this subsection1 the ,inspector ,general shall coordinate with1 and receive the cooperation of each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,army4 7iii7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,navy4 7iv7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,powers and authorities 7,a7 ,authorities under ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh ,in carrying out the duties specified in paragraph 7#f71 the ,inspector ,general shall have the authorities provided in section #f of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 7,b7 ,audit standards ,the ,inspector ,general shall carry out the duties specified in paragraph 7#f77;,a7 in accordance with section #d7;b77#a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh4 7#h7 ,personnel1 facilities1 and other resources 7,a7 ,personnel ,the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the duties of the ,inspector ,general1 subject to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title1 relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates4 7,b7 ,employment of experts and consultants ,the ,inspector ,general may obtain services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 at daily rates not to exceed the equivalent rate prescribed for grade ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule by section #eccb of such title4 7,c7 ,contracting authority ,to the extent and in such amounts as may be provided in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 and make such payments as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the ,inspector ,general4 7,d7 ,resources ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall provide the ,inspector ,general with appropriate and adequate office space at appropriate locations of the ,department of ,defense1 together with such equipment1 office supplies1 and communications facilities and services as may be necessary for the operation of such offices1 and shall provide necessary maintenance services for such offices and the equipment and facilities located therein4 7,e7 ,assistance from ,federal agencies 7i7 ,in general ,upon request of the ,inspector ,general for information or assistance from any department1 agency1 or other entity of the ,federal ,government1 the head of such entity shall1 insofar as is practicable and not in contravention of any existing law1 furnish such information or assistance to the ,inspector ,general1 or an authorized designee4 7ii7 ,reporting of refused assistance ,whenever information or assistance requested by the ,inspector ,general is1 in the judgment of the ,inspector ,general1 unreasonably refused or not provided1 the ,inspector ,general shall report the circumstances to the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 and to the appropriate congressional committees without delay4 7#i7 ,reports 7,a7 ,quarterly reports ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal-year quarter1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the activities of the ,inspector ,general for the previous quarter4 7,b7 ,annual reports ,the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees each year a report presenting recommendations for changes to policy1 practice1 regulation1 and statute to eliminate disparities within the military personnel and military justice systems and to eliminate ,white supremacist activities among military personnel4 7,c7 ,occasional reports ,the ,inspector ,general may1 from time to time1 submit additional reports containing findings and recommendations at the discretion of the ,inspector ,general4 7,d7 ,online publication ,the ,inspector ,general shall publish each report under this paragraph on a publicly available website not later than seven days after submission to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees4 7,e7 ,congressional defense committees defined ,in this paragraph1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,funding ,this section shall be carried out using not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of funds authorized to be appropriated in this ,act for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and no additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,inspector ,general ,act ,the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #c7;b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,an ,inspector ,general2 7,b7 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,an ,inspector ,general may only be removed by the ,president before the expiration of the term of the ,inspector ,general for permanent incapacity1 neglect of duty1 malfeasance1 conviction of a felony or conduct involving moral turpitude1 knowing violation of a law1 gross mismanagement1 gross waste of funds1 or abuse of authority42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,if an ,inspector ,general is removed by the ,president under paragraph 7#a7 fewer than #cj days after the ,president has communicated in writing the reasons for such removal pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency a report that includes the following information3 7,a7 ,a description of the facts and circumstances of each investigation involving a senior government employee 7as defined in section #e of this ,act7 being conducted by that ,inspector ,general at the time of such removal4 7,b7 ,any other matter that the ,inspector ,general determines to include4 7#c7 ,any individual serving as the head of an ,office of ,inspector ,general1 after the removal of an ,inspector ,general under paragraph 7#a71 shall issue to the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency a report identifying any instances in which an investigation or matter described in paragraph 7#b7 is closed prior to its completion1 with a description of the reasons for closing the investigation or matter4 2 and 7#b7 in section #h;,g7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in the event of the removal of an ,inspector ,general1 the ,council of the ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency shall-- 7,a7 investigate the reasons for removal provided by the ,president2 7,b7 publish a report including the determination of the ,council whether the reasons described in subparagraph 7,a7 are in accordance with the relevant provisions relating to for cause removal2 7,c7 review any investigation that was being conducted by the ,inspector ,general at the time of such removal2 and 7,d7 submit1 to the congressional committees the ,council determine to be relevant1 a report that includes the determination of the ,council whether an investigation described in subparagraph 7,c7 motivated such removal4 4 #aa4 ,tracking mechanism and reporting requirements for supremacist1 extremist1 and criminal gang activity in the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,process required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a process to track investigations1 criminal and administrative actions1 and final determinations with respect to conduct of members of the covered ,armed ,forces that is prohibited under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acbe4jf1 titled ,handling ,dissident and ,protest ,activities ,among ,members of the ,armed ,forces1 or any successor instruction4 7b7 ,elements ,the process under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a mechanism that military criminal investigative organizations may use-- 7,a7 to track criminal investigations into the prohibited conduct described in subsection 7a71 including a mechanism to track those investigations that are forwarded to commanders for administrative action2 7,b7 to provide relevant information from criminal investigations and administrative actions to civilian law enforcement agencies2 and 7,c7 to track final administrative actions taken with respect to investigations that are referred to commanders4 7#b7 ,a mechanism commanders may use to provide information to military criminal investigative organizations on any serious conduct under consideration for administrative action or any final administrative actions taken with respect to the prohibited conduct described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,a standardized database1 shared among the covered ,armed ,forces1 to ensure that the tracking required under subsection 7a7 is carried out in the same manner across such ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than ,december #a of each year beginning after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the process implemented under subsection 7a74 ,each report shall include-- 7#a7 the number of investigations1 criminal and administrative actions1 and final determinations tracked over the preceding year2 and 7#b7 of the actions enumerated under paragraph 7#a71 the number of instances in which information on the conduct of a member of the covered ,armed ,forces was referred to civilian law enforcement agencies as a result of the investigation or action4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 the ,navy1 the ,air ,force1 the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,space ,force4 #ab4 ,punitive article on violent extremism 7a7 ,violent extremism 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,x of chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #iaf 7article #aaf of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 the following new section 7article73 #iaf;a4 ,art4 #aaf;a4 ,violent extremism 7a7 ,prohibition ,any person subject to this chapter who-- 7#a7 knowingly commits a covered offense against-- 7,a7 the ,government of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 any person or class of people2 7#b7 7,a7 with the intent to intimidate or coerce any person or class of people2 or 7,b7 with the intent to influence1 affect1 or retaliate against the policy or conduct of the ,government of the ,united ,states or any ,state2 and 7#c7 does so-- 7,a7 to achieve political1 ideological1 religious1 social1 or economic goals2 or 7,b7 in the case of an act against a person or class of people1 for reasons relating to the race1 religion1 color1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 disability status1 national origin1 sexual orientation1 or gender identity of the person or class of people concerned1 is guilty of violent extremism and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct4 7b7 ,attempts1 solicitation1 and conspiracy ,any person who attempts1 solicits1 or conspires to commit an offense under this section shall be punished in the same manner as a person who completes the offense4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered offense ,the term covered offense means-- 7,a7 loss1 damage1 destruction1 or wrongful disposition of military property of the ,united ,states1 in violation of section #ijh of this title 7article #ajh72 7,b7 waste1 spoilage1 or destruction of property other than military property of the ,united ,states1 in violation of section #iji of this title 7article #aji72 7,c7 communicating threats1 in violation of section #iae of this title 7article #aae72 7,d7 riot or breach of peace1 in violation of section #iaf of this title 7article #aaf72 7,e7 provoking speech or gestures1 in violation of section #iag of this title 7article #aag72 7,f7 murder1 in violation of section #iah of this title 7article #aah72 7,g7 manslaughter1 in violation of section #iai of this title 7article #aai72 7,h7 larceny or wrongful appropriation1 in violation of section #iba of this title 7article #aba72 7,i7 robbery1 in violation of section #ibb of this title 7article #abb72 7,j7 kidnapping1 in violation of section #ibe of this title 7article #abe72 7,k7 assault1 in violation of section #ibh of this title 7article #abh72 7,l7 conspiracy to commit an offense specified in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 as punishable under section #hha of this title 7article #ha72 7,m7 solicitation to commit an offense specified in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 as punishable under section #hhb of this title 7article #hb72 or 7,n7 an attempt to commit an offense specified in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k71 as punishable under section #hhj of this title 7article #hj74 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state includes any ,state of the ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and any other possession or territory of the ,united ,states4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #iaf 7article #aaf7 the following new item3 #iaf;a4 #aaf;a4 ,violent extremism4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply to offenses committed on or after such date4 #ac4 ,plan to improve responses to pregnancy and childbirth by members of the ,armed ,forces and employees of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop a plan to ensure that the career of a covered individual is not unduly affected because of being a covered individual4 ,the plan shall address the following policy considerations3 7#a7 ,enforcement and implementation of the ,pregnancy ,discrimination ,act 7,public ,law #ie-eee2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e7k77 by the ,department of ,defense and the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission with regards to civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the need for individual determinations regarding the ability of members of the ,armed ,forces to serve during and after pregnancy4 7#c7 ,responses to the effects specific to covered individuals who reintegrate into home life after deployment4 7#d7 ,pregnancy discrimination training1 including comprehensive education of new policies to diminish stigma1 stereotypes1 and negative perceptions regarding covered individuals1 including with regards to commitment to the ,armed ,forces and abilities4 7#e7 ,opportunities to maintain readiness when positions are unfilled due to pregnancy1 medical conditions arising from pregnancy or childbirth1 pregnancy convalescence1 or parental leave4 7#f7 ,reasonable accommodations for covered individuals in general and specific accommodations based on career field or military occupational specialty4 7#g7 ,reissuing school enrollments or special assignments to covered individuals4 7#h7 ,extended assignments and performance reporting periods for covered individuals4 7#i7 ,a mechanism by which covered individuals may report harassment or discrimination1 including retaliation1 relating to being a covered individual4 7b7 ,report on plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the plan required under this section and a strategy to implement the plan4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 complete implementation of the plan under this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the research performed1 considerations1 and policy changes implemented under this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered individual means a member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense who-- 7,a7 is pregnant2 7,b7 gives birth to a child2 or 7,c7 incurs a medical condition arising from pregnancy or childbirth4 #ad4 ,improvement to breast cancer screening ,section #ajgd;d7b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 1 including through the use of digital breast tomosynthesis4 #ae4 ,pilot program on temporary issuance of maternity-related uniform items 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall carry out a pilot program under which each ,secretary concerned shall establish an office for issuing maternity-related uniform items to pregnant members of the ,armed ,forces1 on a temporary basis and at no cost to such members4 ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the following actions shall be taken3 7#a7 ,the ,director shall ensure that offices under the pilot program maintain a stock of each type of maternity-related uniform item determined necessary by the ,secretary concerned1 including service uniforms items1 utility uniform items1 and other items relating to the command and duty assignment of the member requiring issuance4 7#b7 ,the ,director shall ensure that such items have not been treated with the chemical permethrin4 7#c7 ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary concerned1 shall determine a standard number of maternity-related uniform items that may be issued per member4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that any member receiving a maternity-related uniform item returns such item to the applicable office established under the pilot program on the date on which the ,secretary concerned determines the member no longer requires such item4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall inspect1 process1 repair1 clean1 and re-stock items returned by a member pursuant to paragraph 7#d7 for re-issuance from such office4 7#f7 ,the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 may issue such guidance and regulations as necessary to carry out the pilot program4 7b7 ,termination ,no maternity-related uniform items may be issued to a member of the ,armed ,forces under the pilot program after ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,for each year during which the pilot program was carried out1 the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who received a maternity-related uniform item under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,an overview of the costs associated with1 and any savings realized by1 the pilot program1 including a comparison of the cost of maintaining a stock of maternity-related uniform items for issuance under the pilot program versus the cost of providing allowances to members for purchasing such items4 7#c7 ,a recommendation on whether the pilot program should be extended after the date of termination under subsection 7b7 and whether legislation is necessary for such extension4 7#d7 ,any other matters that the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms congressional defense committees and ,secretary concerned have the meaning given those terms in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,funding ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjba for the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out the pilot program4