legislation: 103-s-1259

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103-s-1259 103 s 1259 Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act of 1993 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1993-07-20 1993-08-16 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. Senate Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] IL D S000423 1 Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act of 1993 - Prohibits a company from being approved as a surety by the Secretary of the Treasury or from providing any surety bond unless it maintains full compliance with this Act. Amends Federal law regarding Treasury-approved surety firms to require them to: (1) notify a bond applicant of the status of his or her application within ten days of its receipt; and (2) provide a statement of specific reasons to each applicant whose bond application has been denied. Cites activities which constitute unlawful discrimination under this Act. Makes a surety corporation liable to the applicant for civil penalties for violations of this Act. 2025-08-26T13:49:44Z  

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