Supreme Court of the United States

Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz

February 8, 2024601 U.S. 42

Summary

The Court held that the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly waives sovereign immunity, allowing consumers to sue federal agencies like the USDA for false credit reporting. Justice Gorsuch authored a unanimous opinion. No concurring or dissenting opinions were filed.

Holding

  • Whether the Fair Credit Reporting Act waives sovereign immunity for federal agencies. The Court affirmed that the FCRA’s definition of “person” includes federal agencies and that §§1681n and 1681o provide a clear waiver of sovereign immunity, permitting suits for damages against the United States.

Docket 22-846

Cited authorities

  • 29 U.S.C. §§623
  • 29 U.S.C. § 626(c)(1)
  • 84 Stat. 1129
  • 84 Stat. 1130
  • 84 Stat. 1128
  • 84 Stat. 1134
  • 110 Stat. 3009
  • 110 Stat. 3009

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