A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to acknowledge that the Department is considering or rejecting a civil rights claim not later than 45 days after receipt of the claim and, once considering a claim, to process all civil rights complaints within 270 days.
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.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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