Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights OASCR's mission is to facilitate the fair treatment of USDA customers and employees, while ensuring the delivery and enforcement of civil rights programs and activities. Mission The USDA Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights mission is to provide leadership and direction for the fair treatment of all USDA customers and employees, while ensuring the delivery of quality programs and enforcement of civil rights. Vision The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights is dedicated to enforcing federal civil rights laws that protect all Americans from discrimination based on race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Core Values The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights is committed to upholding the fundamental principles of fairness, equal opportunity, and individual merit. Our approach ensures that civil rights laws are enforced effectively, free from bias. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) introduces its new Program Discrimination Complaint Electronic Submission Portal The portal will streamline the filing of complaints by USDA customers who believe they have experienced discrimination when applying for USDA services, participating in a USDA program, or participating in a USDA-funded program. This portal allows users to submit and track complaints throughout their lifecycle, available in both English and Spanish. This portal gives the public a convenient, real-time electronic method for submitting USDA program discrimination complaints and tracking their status, offering greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.