Fair Claims Act

Summary

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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Timeline

1. 26 April 2012

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 April 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 26 April 2012 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 2012

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 2012

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 April 2012

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Sponsors

• Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · D · Sponsor
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