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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ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Peters) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the Hatch Act to add Offices of Inspector General and Special Inspector General to the list of agencies whose employees face enhanced restrictions on partisan political activity.
Who Benefits and How
Public trust in IG independence benefits from clear political activity restrictions. IG employees gain clarity on their political activity limitations. The integrity of federal oversight is strengthened.
Who Bears the Burden and How
IG employees face additional restrictions on their political participation. Offices of Inspector General must ensure compliance with expanded Hatch Act provisions.
Key Provisions
- Adds "any Office of Inspector General established under chapter 4" to restricted agencies
- Adds "any Office of Special Inspector General" to restricted agencies
- Aligns IG political activity restrictions with other sensitive positions
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Extends Hatch Act restrictions on partisan political activity to Inspector General offices
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Strengthen IG independence by restricting political activity"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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