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State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013

Introduced: April 10, 2013 Introduced by: Latta, Robert E. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 13, 2013
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 13, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 2
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Apr 10, 2013
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Apr 10, 2013
Reed, Tom
· Mar 19, 2013
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Mar 13, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 659: State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-659/
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"H.R. 659: State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-659/.
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H.R. 659, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-659/.
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