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A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill S 4656
Bill 118 s 4656, also known as the "Restrictions on Federal Employee Political Activity Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to impose limitations on the involvement of certain federal employees in partisan political activities. The bill seeks to prevent federal employees from engaging in activities that could compromise their impartiality and integrity while serving the government.
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities while on duty, using government resources, or in their official capacity. It also restricts federal employees from running for partisan political office or soliciting political contributions from the public.
Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for federal employees who violate these restrictions, including disciplinary actions and potential termination of employment. The goal of the bill is to uphold the non-partisan nature of the federal government and ensure that federal employees maintain their professionalism and neutrality while carrying out their duties. Overall, Bill 118 s 4656 aims to strengthen the ethical standards and integrity of federal employees by imposing restrictions on their participation in partisan political activities. It seeks to uphold the public's trust in the government and ensure that federal employees prioritize their responsibilities to the American people above their personal political affiliations.
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities while on duty, using government resources, or in their official capacity. It also restricts federal employees from running for partisan political office or soliciting political contributions from the public.
Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for federal employees who violate these restrictions, including disciplinary actions and potential termination of employment. The goal of the bill is to uphold the non-partisan nature of the federal government and ensure that federal employees maintain their professionalism and neutrality while carrying out their duties. Overall, Bill 118 s 4656 aims to strengthen the ethical standards and integrity of federal employees by imposing restrictions on their participation in partisan political activities. It seeks to uphold the public's trust in the government and ensure that federal employees prioritize their responsibilities to the American people above their personal political affiliations.
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Current Status of Bill S 4656
Bill S 4656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2024. Bill S 4656 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 10, 2024. Bill S 4656's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 681. as of December 9, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4656
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
3Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4656
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4656
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4656
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