Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012

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Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects federal employees
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Hatch_Act
gptkbp:applies_to civil service reform
elections and campaigns
executive branch employees
gptkbp:color H. R. 5618
gptkbp:effective_date 2012-12-28
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:examines policy analysis
gptkbp:focuses_on government studies
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Office_of_Special_Counsel
gptkbp:governing_body public demand for transparency
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012
gptkbp:impact state and local government employees
gptkbp:increased political activity allowances
gptkbp:influences political engagement
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for political engagement policies
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in political science research
its impact on democracy
gptkbp:is_associated_with government accountability
government ethics
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_criticized_for some political groups
gptkbp:is_designed_to clarify existing laws
protect the integrity of federal elections
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:academic_journal
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by government watchdogs
gptkbp:is_implemented_in federal agencies
gptkbp:is_linked_to public trust in government
political accountability
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Congressional committees
gptkbp:is_opposed_by unreasonable restrictions on political activities
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:United_States_federal_law
political discourse
federal regulatory framework
political reform efforts
U. S. legislative history
gptkbp:is_referenced_in legal discussions
gptkbp:is_related_to federal employee rights
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:key political reform initiatives
gptkbp:political_position enhancing democratic processes
gptkbp:proposed_by Representative John Sarbanes
gptkbp:provides guidance for federal employees
gptkbp:purpose to modernize the Hatch Act
gptkbp:reduces penalties for violations
gptkbp:related_to political campaign activities
gptkbp:reports_to gptkb:media_outlets
gptkbp:resulted_in bipartisan efforts
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
gptkbp:significance piece of legislation
gptkbp:subject public interest
legislative scrutiny
gptkbp:supports freedom of speech
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for discussions on political rights
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in shaping political norms.
gptkbp:was_a_response_to changing political landscape
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hatch_Act_Amendments_of_1940
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6