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H.R.6062: Hatch Act Accountability Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 19, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 19, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 19, 2021
Bill Summary
Hatch Act Accountability Act This bill expands the jurisdiction of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to investigate and enforce Hatch Act violations. The Hatch Act prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in some forms of political activity (e.g., advocating for or against a partisan political party while on duty). The purpose of the act is to maintain a federal workforce free from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Nov. 19, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |