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Office of Civil Rights

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) works to ensure:

  • Equal opportunity and accessibility for users of programs and services operated or funded by the Department; and
  • Equal employment opportunity for Commerce employees and job applicants.

OCR is part of the Department's Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration (CFO/ASA) in the Office of the Secretary of Commerce.

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