Political Activity and the "Hatch Act"

The Hatch Act restricts Federal employees' involvement in partisan political activity. Violation of this Act may result in removal from Federal employment or a suspension without pay. For more information see:

• 212 FW 6, Political Activities and the Hatch Act
• DOI Ethics Office website at:  https://www.doi.gov/ethics/political-activity
• Office of Special Counsel website at:  https://osc.gov/Pages/HatchAct.aspx
• Office of Special Counsel guidance:  Social Media FAQs
• Office of Special Counsel guidance:  Hatch Act Social Media Quick Guide
• Office of Special Counsel guidance:  Hatch Act Guidance on Social Media
• Office of Special Counsel guidance:  Guidance Regarding President Donald Trump as Candidate for Reelection
• Congressional Lobbying: https://www.fws.gov/policy/m0379.pdf
• Existing Laws, Regulations and Guidance: Employees' Public Expression of Personal Opinions