Bill113th Congress

H.R. 659

State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013

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Introduced
Feb 13, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Latest Action
Feb 13, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

Republican·OH-5
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First Name: Robert
Middle Name: E.
Last Name: Latta
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
659
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Feb 13, 2013
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Is Law
No
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Feb 13, 20130

State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 - Amends the Hatch Act to allow sheriffs to engage in political campaigns or endorse candidates by attending or speaking at political campaign rallies or events, holding or sponsoring political fundraisers, or appearing on political advertisements.

Establishes a limitation period of six months after the later of the date of the alleged violation or the date of enactment of this Act for presenting charges against a law enforcement officer for Hatch Act violations.

Oversight and Accountability Committee

House· Standing
Criminal procedure and sentencingElections, voting, political campaign regulationGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionLaw enforcement officersPolitical advertisingState and local government operations

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2013

State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013 — Informed