To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
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- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Nov 10, 2025
What it does
The bill would ensure that the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel remains operational during a government shutdown by classifying its work related to investigating alleged violations of the Hatch Act as emergency services involving the safety of human life or protection of property. This designation would allow the unit to continue functioning even when appropriations lapse, as such services are exempt from furloughs under federal shutdown rules. The bill applies specifically to officers and employees of the Office of Special Counsel performing duties under sections 7323 and 7324 of title 5 of the U.S. Code, which prohibit certain political activities by federal employees. It…
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