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HATCH ACT DO’S and DON”TS

The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government. In 1993, Congress passed legislation that substantially amended the Hatch Act, allowing most federal employees to engage in many types of political activity.

With the 1993 amendments, most federal and D.C. government employees are now permitted to take an active part in political management or in political campaigns. But these employees are still subject to certain restrictions

Federal Hatch Act Do's

Federal employees may-

•  be candidates for public office in nonpartisan elections
•  register and vote as they choose
•  assist in voter registration drives
•  express opinions about candidates and issues
•  contribute money to political organizations
•  attend political fundraising functions
•  attend and be active at political rallies and meetings
•  join and be an active member of a political party or club
•  sign nominating petitions
•  campaign for or against referendum questions, constitutional amendments, municipal ordinances
•  campaign for or against candidates in partisan elections
•  make campaign speeches for candidates in partisan elections
•  distribute campaign literature in partisan elections
•  hold office in political clubs or parties

Federal Hatch Act Don'ts

Federal employees may not-

•  use official authority or influence to interfere with an election
•  solicit or discourage political activity of anyone with business before their agency
•  solicit or receive political contributions (may be done in certain limited situations by federal labor or other employee organizations)
•  be candidates for public office in partisan elections
•  engage in political activity while: E° on duty E° in a government office E° wearing an official uniform E° using a government vehicle
•  wear partisan political buttons on duty
• Federal employees should also be aware that certain political activities may also be criminal offenses under title 18 of the U.S. Code. See 210, 211, 594, 595, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 610.