To amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill extends existing Hatch Act restrictions on partisan political activity to federal employees working in Offices of Inspector General. Currently, certain federal employees are prohibited from running for partisan political office, and this bill adds IG office employees to that restricted list.
Who Benefits and How
The general public and government integrity advocates benefit from enhanced political neutrality in federal watchdog offices. By restricting IG staff from partisan political campaigns, the bill aims to preserve the independence and nonpartisan character of government oversight functions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Employees of Offices of Inspector General (both standard IGs under chapter 4 and Special Inspectors General) face new restrictions on their ability to run for partisan political office or engage in certain partisan political activities that other federal employees may be permitted to do.
Key Provisions
- Adds Office of Inspector General employees (chapter 4) to the list of federal employees restricted from partisan political candidacy
- Adds Special Inspector General employees to the same restricted list
- Amends Section 7323(b)(2)(B)(i) of title 5 by adding new subclauses XV and XVI
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Extends Hatch Act restrictions on partisan political activity to employees of Offices of Inspector General and Special Inspectors General
Key Policy Areas
Government Operations, Ethics, Federal Workforce
Primary Purpose
Extends Hatch Act restrictions on partisan political activity to employees of Offices of Inspector General and Special Inspectors General
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Restrictions on Partisan Political Activity
Identified Gains
- General public
- Government integrity advocates
- Nonpartisan oversight institutions
Identified Costs
- Office of Inspector General employees
- Special Inspector General employees
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
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Office of Inspector General employees (chapter 4), Special Inspector General employees
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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