HR 8503 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Government Employees' Political Activities Act

Introduced 1973-06-07· Sponsored by Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
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.(1973-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Government Employees' Political Activities Act Sets forth the definition of "an active part in political management or in political compaigns" for purposes of this Act. Provides that each State or local officer or employee to whom the provisions of this Act extends 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 without involving his official authority or influence and while out of uniform or during nonduty hours. Permits employees in Executive agencies to request and receive contributions to political campaigns from such employees. Provides that each employee in an executive agency or an individual employed by the government of the District of Columbia to whom the provisions of this Act apply, 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 without involving his official authority or influence and while out of uniform or during nonduty hours.…

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