S. 2170 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012
S. 2170 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 7, 2012, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-230
What it does
Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Allows a state or local officer or employee to be a candidate for partisan elective office unless the salary of such officer or employee is paid completely, directly or indirectly, by loans or grants made by the United States or a federal agency. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2012
- Passed the SenateNov 30, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 19, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2012
- Became lawDec 28, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-230. (Dec 28, 2012)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
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