HR 5516 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Employees' Political Activities Act

Introduced 1973-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1973-03-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Employees' Political Activities Act - 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. Provides that the phrase "an active part in political management or in political campaigns" includes: (1) candidacy for or service as delegate, alternate, or proxy in any political convention or service as an officer or employee thereof; (2) participation in the deliberations of any primary meeting, mass convention or caucus, addressing the meeting, making motions, preparing or assisting in preparing resolutions before the meeting, or taking a prominent part therein; (3) preparing for, or organizing or conducting a political meeting or rally, addressing such a meeting on any partisan political matt…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat