A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to permit Federal, State, and local officers and employees to take an active part in political management and in political campaigns.

Summary

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 interfering 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."

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Timeline

1. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 January 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• · hspo00 · Standing

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