United StatesExpands federal inclusion offices to include LGBTQI+ individuals and businesses
The bill changes which groups federal diversity offices must include, affecting hiring, contracting, and supplier diversity across agencies.
What it does
Renames the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion to the Office of Minority, Women, and LGBTQI+ Inclusion throughout the cited statutes.
Adds sexual orientation and gender identity to nondiscrimination language for the office's responsibilities.
Defines "LGBTQI+" and creates a statutory definition for "LGBTQI+-owned business."
Makes conforming amendments to Dodd-Frank and the Housing and Community Development Act to update references and procurement language to include LGBTQI+ individuals and businesses.
Imposes a technical correction to a housing statute effective upon enactment of a different Act (Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008).
Argument forExplicit inclusion helps ensure federal diversity programs and procurement recognize and support LGBTQI+ individuals and businesses alongside other protected groups.
Argument againstSome may argue the changes add administrative burden and compliance costs as agencies update rules, reporting, and procurement processes to incorporate new categories.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 11Introduced in HouseLatest
- Jun 11Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.Introduced
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