Bill > HR6062

This bill, the Hatch Act Accountability Act, aims to strengthen and enhance the enforcement and penalties of the Hatch Act, which restricts the political activities of federal employees. The key provisions include: 1. Granting the Office of Special Counsel the authority to investigate any allegations of political activity prohibited under the Hatch Act, and to seek corrective and disciplinary action against political appointees who violate the Act. 2. Allowing the Special Counsel to present a complaint to the Merit Systems Protection Board against a political appointee who has violated the Hatch Act, and empowering the Board to impose civil penalties of up to $50,000. 3. Requiring the President to provide a written statement to the Special Counsel within 90 days on whether the President has taken disciplinary action against a political appointee for a Hatch Act violation, and mandating the publication of this statement. 4. Clarifying that the Hatch Act applies to employees in the Executive Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President, and any other office of the White House, excluding career employees.

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