State and Local Law Enforcement Hatch Act Reform Act of 2013
Latest action · Feb 13, 2013 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 13, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 13, 2013 to Apr 12, 2013, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Original | Feb 13, 2013 |
| R-MI | Bill Huizenga | Mar 13, 2013 | |
| R-GA | Lynn A. Westmoreland | Mar 13, 2013 | |
| R-NY | Richard L. Hanna | Mar 13, 2013 | |
| R-NY | Tom Reed | Mar 19, 2013 | |
| R-WY | Cynthia M. Lummis | Apr 10, 2013 | |
| R-OH | Patrick J. Tiberi | Apr 10, 2013 | |
| R-OH | Bill Johnson | Apr 12, 2013 |
Actions 2
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- Feb 13, 2013Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2013Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
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- Feb 13, 2013Introduced in House
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