Number: 98-885
Title: "HATCH ACT" AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS IN FEDERAL LAW ON POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Authors: Jack Maskell, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report discusses and summarizes the restrictions on permissible political activities by civilian employees in the executive branch of the federal government, under the provisions of the law commonly known as the "Hatch Act," as amended and replaced by the "Hatch Act Amendments of 1993,) and under other provisions of federal law. The "Hatch Act" covers generally only civilian employees in the executive agencies and departments.
Pages: 23
Date: Updated October 23, 1998