Military Personnel Subcommittee Hearing: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Impacts to the Department of Defense and the Armed Services

Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 03:00 | Rayburn 2118
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 3:00 PM
Location: Rayburn 2118

Purpose: To provide Members an opportunity to hear from the Department of Defense and the Military Departments on the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policies, Procedures, and Trainings within the Department of Defense. The hearing will focus on the impact of DEI policies and trainings on the readiness, lethality, and cohesion of the military forces.

Witnesses:

Witnesses:

The Honorable Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr.

Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Department of Defense

The Honorable Agnes Schaefer

Assistant Secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Department of the Army

The Honorable Franklin R. Parker

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Department of the Navy

The Honorable Alex Wagner

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Department of the Air Force



Meeting Documents:

The Honorable Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr. Opening Statement 

The Honorable Agnes Schaefer Opening Statement 

The Honorable Franklin R. Parker Opening Statement 

The Honorable Alex Wagner Opening Statement