S 2387 · 112th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Fair Claims Act

Introduced 2012-04-26· Sponsored by Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]· Senate

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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.(2012-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair Claims Act - Amends the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) accept or deny a formal civil rights complaint against USDA sent by registered mail or delivered in person within 45 days of receipt; and (2) resolve such claim within 270 days of receipt, with exceptions for pending criminal investigations or alternative dispute procedures. Authorizes a claimant to file an appeal of the finding with the Assistant Secretary for Administration for any civil rights claim in which discrimination is found.…

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