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5 U.S.C. § 401

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
PROCESSING AND RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS.
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Title
5 — Government Organization and Employees
Chapter
PTIII/SPTA/CH23
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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“Each Federal agency shall—“(1) be responsible for the fair and impartial processing and resolution of complaints of employment discrimination (including retaliation) prohibited by a provision of law covered by paragraph (1) or (2) of section 201(a); and “(2) establish a model Equal Employment Opportunity Program that—“(A) is not under the control, either structurally or practically, of the agency’s Office of Human Capital or Office of the General Counsel (or the equivalent); “(B) is devoid of internal conflicts of interest and ensures fairness and inclusiveness within the agency; and “(C) ensures the efficient and fair resolution of complaints alleging discrimination (including retaliation).

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