United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 659 (113th)
State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013
Introduced
13 February 2013
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Summary
State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 - Amends the Hatch Act to allow sheriffs to engage in political campaigns or endorse candidates by attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events, holding or sponsoring political fundraisers, or appearing on political advertisements. Establishes a limitation period of six months after the later of the date of the alleged violation or the date of enactment of this Act for presenting charges against a law enforcement officer for Hatch Act violations.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2013
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 13 February 2013
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 February 2013
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/659
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hr/659