Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act

# Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would increase transparency and oversight of how the Hatch Act is enforced. The Hatch Act is a federal law that restricts government employees from engaging in political activities while on the job or using federal resources for campaigns. The bill would require the Office of Special Counsel (the agency that enforces the Hatch Act) to provide more detailed public reporting on enforcement actions, including data on violations, penalties imposed, and how different agencies comply with the law. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects federal employees, federal agencies, and Congress.

It would require greater transparency from the Office of Special Counsel regarding enforcement decisions and would give Congress better tools to oversee how Hatch Act violations are being handled. This could help identify patterns of violations across government and ensure consistent enforcement of the law. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken since its introduction.