U.S. Department of State's Equity Action Plan. Press Statement – April 14, 2022. The Department of State's Plan to Advance Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities in Foreign Affairs.
History and experience teach us that our Constitution and laws can be instruments of racial discrimination and oppression as well as tools for advancing freedom and equality. The substance of our laws matters, and there is much to be learned from innovative policies and legal strategies around the country.
On his first day in office, President Biden signed Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, directing Federal agencies to advance equity for all Americans through an unprecedented transformation of decision-making processes, policy changes, ...
The constitutional right to equal protection bars the government from passing laws or taking official actions that treat similarly-situated people or groups of people differently.
The Federal Government has a responsibility to make every effort to remove these barriers and ensure equal opportunity for every person in America.
For purposes of this order: (a) The term “equity” means the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment, such as Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian ...
Executive Order 14091 reaffirms the Administration's commitment to make real the promise of America for everyone, including by directing agencies to: purposefully dedicate expertise and personnel to equity efforts; expand Federal investment in rural and urban communities that have been locked out of opportunity; ...
Adrienne A. Harris was nominated to lead the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) by Governor Kathy Hochul in August 2021. She was confirmed by the New York State Senate on January 25, 2022.
The Department is responsible for regulating the financial condition, market conduct activities, corporate conduct and administration of the Insurance Law for the following types of insurers: life insurance companies, life insurance departments of savings banks, public pension funds, fraternal benefit societies, ...
Chief Financial Officer of Florida Incumbent Jimmy Patronis since June 30, 2017 Department of Financial Services Term length 4 years, renewable once Inaugural holder Tom Gallagher 20033 more rows