Number: RL34725
Title: "Political" Activities of Private Recipients of Federal Grants or Contracts
Authors: Jack Maskell, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report discusses the permissible "political activities" in which organizations, associations, or businesses may engage if such entities receive federal funds through a grant or a federal contract. When discussing "political" activities by private grantees or contract recipients, this report includes lobbying or advocating for legislative programs or changes; campaigning for, endorsing, or contributing to political candidates or parties; and voter registration or get-out-the-vote campaigns.
Pages: 35
Date: October 21, 2008