Agenda

The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, the District of Columbia, and some state and local employees who work on federally-funded programs. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC), which investigates and prosecutes possible Hatch Act violations, currently is investigating possible violations related to briefings provided by White House staff throughout the federal government. In light of this far-reaching investigation and the upcoming election season, now is an opportune time to review how the Hatch Act is functioning. This hearing will examine the scope of Hatch Act, how it is enforced, and whether the Act needs to be enhanced or clarified.

Witnesses

Panel 1

• Mr.  James Byrne

  Deputy Special Counsel

  U.S. Office of Special Counsel
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• Ms.  Ana Galindo-Marrone

  Hatch Act Unit Chief

  U.S. Office of Special Counsel
• Mr.  Chad Bungard

  General Counsel

  Merit Systems Protection Board
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Panel 2

• Ms.   Colleen M. Kelley

  National President

  National Treasury Employees Union
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• Mr.  John Gage

  National President

  American Federation of Government Employees
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• Mr.  Tom Devine

  Legal Director

  Government Accountability Project
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