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Stronger Accountability for Political Appointees' Political Activity

New rules aim to strengthen the regulations regarding political activity by federal officials, especially those in appointed positions. Citizens can expect more transparency and potentially stricter penalties for officials who break these rules, intended to increase trust in government impartiality.
Key points
Strengthened enforcement of rules prohibiting federal officials from engaging in certain political activities at work.
Potential for fines up to $50,000 for political appointees who violate these rules.
Increased transparency: information about violations and disciplinary actions will be published and reported to Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6062
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2021-11-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hatch Act Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6062.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Strengthened enforcement of rules prohibiting federal officials from engaging in certain political activities at work.
  • Potential for fines up to $50,000 for political appointees who violate these rules.
  • Increased transparency: information about violations and disciplinary actions will be published and reported to Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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