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H.R. 3934 (94th)

Federal Employees' Political Activities Act

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Introduced

27 February 1975

Last action

27 February 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3], Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Davis, Mendel J. [D-SC-1], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Dent, John H. [D-PA-21], Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fisher, Joesph L. [D-VA-10], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Hanley, James M. [D-NY-32], Rep. Hannaford, Mark W. [D-CA-34], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5], Rep. Daniels, Dominick V. [D-NJ-14]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Federal Employees Political Activities Act - Provides that Federal employees may not request political contributions from other Federal employees, provided, however, that Federal employees may make political contributions of their own volition. Prohibits the use of official authority or influence on the part of Federal employees to affect elections. Provides that such prohibition applies to employees of the United States Postal Service. Provides that such employees may, take an active part in political management or in political campaigns in their roles as private citizens. Defines the phrase "an active part in political management or in political campaigns". Provides as a penalty for violation of this Act not less than 30 days' suspension without pay or removal upon a unanimous vote of the Civil Service Commission, with prosecution in the discretion of the Attorney General.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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