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
- Office of Special Counsel guidance: The Hatch Act - Permitted and Prohibited Activities
- Office of Special Counsel guidance: Hatch Act Social Media Quick Guide
- Office of Special Counsel guidance: Social Media FAQs
- Office of Special Counsel guidance: Guidance Regarding President Donald Trump as Candidate for Reelection
- Office of Special Counsel guidance: Memo Clarifying the Hatch Act and Criticism of Current Administration
- Office of Special Counsel guidance: Political Candidate Visits to Federal Agencies
- Office of Special Counse guidance: Hatch Act for Teleworking Employees
- Office of Special Counsel Guidance: The Hatch Act and Activities After Election Day
- Congressional Lobbying: https://www.fws.gov/policy/m0379.pdf
- Existing Laws, Regulations and Guidance: Employees' Public Expression of Personal Opinions