S. 2387 · 112th Congress
Fair Claims Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mark Pryor
- Introduced
- 2012-04-26
- Latest action
- 2012-04-26 · Introduced in Senate
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.