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    Hatch Act Poster Feb 2018

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    The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees in certain agencies and positions from engaging in certain political activities. Specifically, these "further restricted" employees may not take an active part in partisan political campaigns or management. They are barred from any political activity directed at influencing the success or failure of partisan candidates or groups. The document provides examples of permitted and prohibited political activities for these restricted federal employees. It concludes by noting employees can contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel for more information.

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    The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees in certain agencies and positions from engaging in certain political activities. Specifically, these "further restricted" employees may not take an active part in partisan political campaigns or management. They are barred from any political activity directed at influencing the success or failure of partisan candidates or groups. The document provides examples of permitted and prohibited political activities for these restricted federal employees. It concludes by noting employees can contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel for more information.

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    The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees in certain agencies and positions from engaging in certain political activities. Specifically, these "further restricted" employees may not take an active part in partisan political campaigns or management. They are barred from any political activity directed at influencing the success or failure of partisan candidates or groups. The document provides examples of permitted and prohibited political activities for these restricted federal employees. It concludes by noting employees can contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel for more information.

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    THE HATCH ACT

    Permitted and Prohibited Activities


    for Federal Employees Subject to Further Restrictions*
    Generally, federal employees who are considered “further restricted” are prohibited from taking an active part in partisan
    political management or partisan political campaigns. Specifically, these employees may not engage in “political activity” on
    behalf of a political party or partisan political group (collectively referred to as “partisan groups”) or candidate in a partisan
    election. Political activity refers to any activity directed at the success or failure of a partisan group or candidate in a partisan
    election.
    For more information, contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel at (202) 804-7002 or [email protected].

    • May be candidates in non-partisan elections. • May not be candidates in partisan elections.


    • May register and vote as they choose. • May not use official authority to interfere with an
    • May assist in non-partisan voter registration drives. election or while engaged in political activity.
    • May contribute money to partisan groups and • May not invite subordinate employees to political events
    candidates in partisan elections. or otherwise suggest that they engage in political activity.
    • May attend political rallies, meetings, and fundraisers. • May not knowingly solicit or discourage the political
    • May join partisan groups. activity of any person with business before the agency.
    • May sign nominating petitions. • May not solicit, accept, or receive political contributions
    • May participate in campaigns where none of the (including hosting or inviting others to political
    candidates represent a political party. fundraisers) unless both persons are members of the
    • May campaign for or against referendum questions, same federal labor or employee organization, the person
    constitutional amendments, or municipal ordinances. solicited is not a subordinate employee, the solicitation
    is for a contribution to the organization’s political action
    • May express opinions about political issues.
    committee, and the solicitation does not occur while on
    • May express opinions about partisan groups and duty or in the workplace.
    candidates in partisan elections while not at work or
    • May not engage in political activity while on duty, in the
    using official authority.
    workplace, wearing a uniform or official insignia, or in a
    government vehicle. For example:
    o May not wear or display partisan materials or items.
    *Further-restricted agencies and employees include: o May not make political contributions.
    Election Assistance Commission
    o
    Federal Election Commission
    o May not use email or social media to engage in
    o
    o Office of the Director of National Intelligence political activity.
    o Central Intelligence Agency • May not be active in partisan political management. For
    o Defense Intelligence Agency example:
    o National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
    o National Security Agency o May not hold office in partisan groups.
    o National Security Council o May not organize or manage political rallies or
    o National Security Division (Department of Justice) meetings.
    o Criminal Division (Department of Justice) o May not assist in partisan voter registration drives.
    o Federal Bureau of Investigation
    o Secret Service • May not be active in partisan political campaigns. For
    o Office of Criminal Investigation (IRS) example:
    o Office of Investigative Programs (Customs Service) o May not make campaign speeches or otherwise
    Office of Law Enforcement (ATF)
    o campaign for or against candidates.
    o Merit Systems Protection Board
    o U.S. Office of Special Counsel o May not distribute campaign materials, including via
    o Career members of the Senior Executive Service email or social media.
    o Administrative law judges, administrative appeals judges, and o May not circulate nominating petitions.
    contract appeals board members
    Rev. Feb. 2018

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