Federal Employees' Political Activities Act

Summary

Federal Employees' Political Activities Act - Stipulates that it is the policy of the Congress that Federal employees should be encouraged to fully exercise, to the extent not expressly prohibited by laws, their rights of voluntary participation in the political processes of our Nation. Defines the terms used in this Act. States that an employee may not use his official authority or influence for the purpose of: (1) interfering with the result of any election; (2) intimidating or commanding any individual for the purpose of interfering with the right of any individual to vote as such individual may choose; or (3) influencing the giving or withholding a political contribution. Prohibits specified forms of solicitation by Federal employees. Provides for leave without pay for Federal employees engaging in activities relating to seeking elective offices. Establishes a Board on Political Activities of Federal Employees. Directs the Board to hear and decide cases brought under this Act. Directs the Civil Service Commission to investigate specified reports and allegations of activities prohibited by this Act. Provides penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Civil Service Commission to conduct a program to inform all employees of their rights of political participation and to educate employees as to prohibited political activities.

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Timeline

1. 14 July 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 August 1975

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 94-444.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 August 1975

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendment, H. Rept. 94-444.

   Source: Committee

6. 21 October 1975

   Floor

   Measure called up by special rule in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 21 October 1975

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #625 (288-119).

   Source: Floor

8. 21 October 1975

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #625 (288-119).

   Source: Floor

9. 22 October 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 5 December 1975

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendments, S. Rept. 94-512.

    Source: Committee

11. 5 December 1975

    Reported

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service with amendments, S. Rept. 94-512.

    Source: Committee

12. 25 February 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

13. 9 March 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

14. 10 March 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

15. 11 March 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

16. 11 March 1976

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #69 (47-32).

    Source: Floor

17. 11 March 1976

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

18. 15 March 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference scheduled in House.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 23 March 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-943.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 23 March 1976

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-943.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

21. 30 March 1976

    Vote

    House agreed to conference report, roll call #143 (241-164).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

22. 30 March 1976

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report, roll call #143 (241-164).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 31 March 1976

    Vote

    Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #109 (54-36).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

24. 31 March 1976

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report, roll call #109 (54-36).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 1 April 1976

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

26. 1 April 1976

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

27. 1 April 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

28. 1 April 1976

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

29. 12 April 1976

    President

    Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 94-449.

    Source: President

30. 12 April 1976

    President

    Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 94-449.

    Source: President

31. 29 April 1976

    Vote

    Motion to override veto failed of passage in House, roll call #208 (243-160).

    Source: Veto

32. 29 April 1976

    Vote

    Failed of passage in House over veto: Motion to override veto failed of passage in House, roll call #208 (243-160).

    Source: Veto

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Conference report filed in House

  summary · EN · 23 March 1976

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 July 1975

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles H. [D-CA-31] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] · D · Cosponsor
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