Federal Employees' Political Activities Act

Summary

Federal Employees'Political Activities Act - Provides that an employee in an executive agency or an individual employed by the government of the District of Columbia may not use his official authority or influence for the purpose of inter- fering with or affecting the result of an election. Provides that such an individual retains the right to vote as he chooses, to express his opinion on political subjects and candidates, and to take an active part in political management or in political campaigns in his role as a private citizen and without involving his official authority or influence. Defines the phrase "an active part in political campaigns." Provides that an employee in an executive agency, including an employee appointed by the President, may not request or receive from, or give to, an employee, a Member of Congress, or an officer of a uniformed service a thing of value for political purposes. Provides that violations shall be enforced by the Civil Service Commisstion. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 7324, 7323)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 January 1973

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