Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
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| gptkbp:allows |
candidates for public office from using their official authority
federal employees from soliciting political contributions federal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty |
| gptkbp:amended_by |
gptkb:Hatch_Act_Amendments_of_1940
gptkb:Hatch_Act_Amendments_of_1993 has undergone several revisions since enactment |
| gptkbp:applies_to |
federal executive branch employees
state and local employees |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
affects how federal employees can participate in elections
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
1939
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| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:legislation
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| gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:U._S._Office_of_Special_Counsel
may include suspension or removal requires reporting of violations |
| gptkbp:example |
allows certain political activities during off-duty hours
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
response to political patronage
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
landmark legislation in U. S. political history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hatch Act
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| gptkbp:impact |
political neutrality of federal workforce
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| gptkbp:includes_provisions_for |
certain positions are exempt from restrictions
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| gptkbp:influences |
conduct of federal employees during elections
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| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
available for federal employees to understand their rights
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| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
some argue it limits free speech
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| gptkbp:legal_issue |
subject to court rulings
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| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Federal_Employees_Political_Activities_Act
gptkb:Political_Activities_of_Federal_Employees_Act prohibits use of official authority for political purposes provides guidelines for political campaigning by federal employees requires federal employees to be aware of restrictions limits political contributions by federal employees clarifies definitions of political activity establishes penalties for violations outlines the process for reporting violations restricts political activity in the workplace specifies the role of the U. S. Office of Special Counsel in enforcement defines roles of federal employees in political activities details the rights of federal employees regarding political activities |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
notable cases have tested its limits
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| gptkbp:penalty_shootout |
violators may face fines
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| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:An_Act_to_Prevent_Pernicious_Political_Activities
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased awareness during election cycles
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
varies among different political groups
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| gptkbp:purpose |
restrict political activities of federal employees
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| gptkbp:related_to |
political campaign laws
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| gptkbp:rules |
can result in penalties
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| gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
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| gptkbp:supports |
defended as necessary for impartial governance
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:50th_United_States_Congress
gptkb:52nd_United_States_Congress gptkb:45th_United_States_Congress gptkb:U._S._House_of_Representatives_(1891-1897) gptkb:National_Institute_of_Food_and_Agriculture gptkb:Office_of_Special_Counsel gptkb:Pendleton_Civil_Service_Reform_Act |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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