Bills · HR 4524
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4524Government Operations and Politics
Equity in Government Act
INTRO JUL 17· LAST ACTION JUL 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it attempts to directly address long-standing issues of inequality in how government services are distributed. If passed, it would require federal agencies to proactively identify and address disparities, potentially leading to more targeted support and resources for communities that have historically been overlooked or underserved. This could mean better access to things like healthcare, housing assistance, educational programs, or economic development opportunities for many Americans.
If this bill doesn't become law, agencies would not be explicitly mandated to integrate equity goals into their core planning documents and operations to the same extent. This means the existing disparities in service provision might persist or worsen, and there would be less governmental focus and coordination on understanding and rectifying these inequities. Voters who care about fairness and ensuring all citizens have equal access to government support, regardless of their background or location, should pay attention to this bill.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies to include at least one goal, or 20 percent of their goals, related to improving equitable service provision in their strategic, performance, and priority plans.
This mandates that equity becomes a central, measurable objective for all federal agencies, rather than an optional consideration.
PROVISION 02
Establishes an "Agency Equity Advisory Team" within each agency, led by the Performance Improvement Officer and composed of at least 10 senior officials.
This creates dedicated internal expertise and accountability structures to drive equity initiatives within individual agencies.
PROVISION 03
Creates an "Equity Subcommittee" within the Performance Improvement Council to provide guidance, share best practices, and coordinate efforts across agencies on equitable service delivery and data use.
This ensures a government-wide, coordinated approach to promoting equity, allowing agencies to learn from each other and leverage shared resources.
PROVISION 04
Amends the responsibilities of Chief Data Officers and the Chief Data Officer Council to focus on the equitable collection and use of data to inform policymaking.
This ensures that data is specifically used to identify and address disparities, making evidence-based decisions about equity more robust.
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D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 17
Introduced in House
JUL 17
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4524
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 17, 2025
Last actionJul 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025
House BillHR 4524Government Operations and Politics
Equity in Government Act
INTRODUCED JUL 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
42
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