Increased Transparency in Federal Employee Political Activity Enforcement
This act aims to enhance transparency and accountability in enforcing rules regarding political activities of federal employees. Citizens will gain better insight into how complaints about prohibited political activity are handled, especially for high-ranking officials. The changes are designed to ensure rules are applied consistently, regardless of an official's status or political affiliation.
Key points
Introduces new definitions to clearly distinguish career employees from noncareer (political) employees.
Requires the Office of Special Counsel to regularly report to Congress on complaints regarding prohibited political activity, especially for noncareer employees.
Increases public transparency by mandating the publication of anonymized statistical data on complaints and investigations, including demographic information, on the Office of Special Counsel's website.
Requires detailed explanations for decisions not to pursue action against certain noncareer employees who violated rules.
Introduced
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