H.R. 1572 would amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the discriminatory treatment of the District of Columbia under the provisions of law commonly referred to as the "Hatch Act."
Detailed Summary
District of Columbia Hatch Act Reform Act of 2007 - Amends federal law commonly referred to as the "Hatch Act" (concerning political activities of public employees) to: (1) include the District of Columbia within the definition of "state" with respect to political activities concerning certain state and local employees; and (2) remove provisions specifically applicable to employees of government of the District of Columbia. Makes such amendments effective on the date a law is enacted by the District of Columbia that places restrictions on political activities of employees of the District of Columbia government.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 3/27/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
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