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H.R. 20 (103rd)

Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 January 1993

Last action

6 October 1993 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 103-94.

Sponsors

Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Andrews, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-11], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Browder, Glen [D-AL-3], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]

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Summary

Federal Employees Political Activities Act of 1993 - Prohibits an employee from using or attempting to use official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of any election. Prohibits the use of official authority to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or influence: (1) any individual for the purpose of interfering with the right to vote or not to vote for any candidate or measure in any election; (2) any person to give or withhold any political contribution; or (3) any person to engage, or not to engage, in any form of political activity. Prohibits an employee from: (1) giving or offering to give a political contribution to any individual either to vote or to refrain from voting; (2) soliciting, accepting, or receiving a political contribution to vote or refrain from voting; or (3) giving or handing over a political contribution to a superior. Prohibits an employee from soliciting, accepting, or receiving a political contribution: (1) from another employee (or a member of another employee's immediate family) with respect to whom the employee is a superior; or (2) in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by a Federal employee, official, or contractor. Prohibits an employee from getting involved with political contributions with any person who: (1) has, or is seeking to obtain, contractual or other business relations with the employing agency; (2) conducts operations regulated by that agency; or (3) has interests which may be substantially affected by the performance of the employee's official duties. Prohibits an employee from engaging in political activity: (1) while on duty; (2) in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by a Federal employee or official; (3) while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying the office or position of the employee; or (4) while using any vehicle owned or leased by the Government. Exempts certain high level political appointees from such prohibitions if the costs associated with the political activity are not paid for by money derived from the Treasury. Authorizes leave without pay or accrued annual leave to an employee who is a candidate, upon request, to allow such employee to engage in activities relating to that candidacy. Applies this Act to postal employees and employees of the Postal Rate Commission.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 January 1993

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 January 1993

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H595)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 22 February 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 6.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 22 February 1993

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. H. Rept. 103-16.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 February 1993

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. H. Rept. 103-16.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 February 1993

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Feb. 24. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 February 1993

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 February 1993

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H759-771)

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 February 1993

    Floor

    Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 24 February 1993

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 275 - 142 (Roll No. 42).

    Source: Floor

  15. 24 February 1993

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 275 - 142 (Roll No. 42).

    Source: Floor

  16. 24 February 1993

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H839)

    Source: Floor

  17. 2 March 1993

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 106 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 20 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

    Source: Floor

  18. 3 March 1993

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 106 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 3 March 1993

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  20. 3 March 1993

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 333 - 86 (Roll no. 52).

    Source: Floor

  21. 3 March 1993

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 333 - 86 (Roll no. 52).

    Source: Floor

  22. 3 March 1993

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  23. 3 March 1993

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  24. 3 March 1993

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 20.

    Source: Floor

  25. 3 March 1993

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Esteban Edward Torres to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  26. 3 March 1993

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 106 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  27. 3 March 1993

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 20 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

    Source: Floor

  28. 3 March 1993

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 106. (consideration: CR H985-997)

    Source: Floor

  29. 4 March 1993

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  30. 20 July 1993

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8952)

    Source: Floor

  31. 20 July 1993

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 185 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68-31. Record Vote No: 201.

    Source: Floor

  32. 20 July 1993

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  33. 20 July 1993

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  34. 22 July 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  35. 14 September 1993

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 251 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 20. Upon the adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 20, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  36. 21 September 1993

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  37. 21 September 1993

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 339 - 85 (Roll No. 437). (consideration: CR H6814-6827)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 21 September 1993

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 339 - 85 (Roll No. 437).(consideration: CR H6814-6827)

    Source: NotUsed

  39. 21 September 1993

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 21 September 1993

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 251, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion.

    Source: Floor

  41. 21 September 1993

    ResolvingDifferences

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 251, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 21 September 1993

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 251 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  43. 24 September 1993

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  44. 24 September 1993

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  45. 6 October 1993

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  46. 6 October 1993

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 103-94.

    Source: President

  47. 6 October 1993

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

20 July 1993 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 20 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 68 · No 31 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 7 October 1993

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    Enrolled Bill · EN · 21 September 1993

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    Committee Discharged Senate · EN · 20 July 1993

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    Committee Discharged Senate · EN · 20 July 1993

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    Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 20 July 1993

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    Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 20 July 1993

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    Engrossed in House · EN · 3 March 1993

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    summary · EN · 3 March 1993

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    Reported in House · EN · 22 February 1993

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    Introduced in House · EN · 5 January 1993

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