Ethics

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: 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 Counsel guidance: Hatch Act for Teleworking Employees
• Office of Special Counsel Guidance: The Hatch Act and Activities After Election Day
• FWS Ethics Guidance: Employees' Public Expression of Personal Opinions