S.2170 - Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012

A bill to amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, which are commonly referred to as the 'Hatch Act', to scale back the provision forbidding certain State and local employees from seeking elective office, clarify the application of certain provisions to the District of Columbia, and modify the penalties which may be imposed for certain violations under subchapter III of chapter 73 of that title. view all titles (6)

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  • Short: Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 as passed house.
  • Short: Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 as passed senate.
  • Official: A bill to amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, which are commonly referred to as the 'Hatch Act', to scale back the provision forbidding certain State and local employees from seeking elective office, clarify the application of certain provisions to the District of Columbia, and modify the penalties which may be imposed for certain violations under subchapter III of chapter 73 of that title. as amended by senate.
  • Short: Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, which are commonly referred to as the "Hatch Act" to eliminate the provision preventing certain State and local employees from seeking elective office, clarify the application of certain provisions to the District of Columbia, and modify the penalties which may be imposed for certain violations under subchapter III of chapter 73 of that title. as introduced.

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Mar 7thSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1461)
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Mar 7thRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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