Common use of Hatch Act Clause in Contracts

Hatch Act. The Hatch Act restricts political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government and District of Columbia government employees (5 U.S.C. 7321–7328) and State or local officers or employees (5 U.S.C. 1501–1528). “State or local officer or employee” means an individual employed by a State or local agency whose principal employment is in connection with an activity that is financed in whole or in part by loans or grants made by the United States or a Federal agency. (Certain State educational or research institutions are excluded from this definition.)

Hatch Act. The Hatch Act restricts political activity of executive branch employees of the federal f ederal government and District of Columbia government employees (5 U.S.C. 7321–7328) and State or local officers or employees (5 U.S.C. 1501–1528). “State or local officer or employee” means an individual employed by a State or local agency whose principal employment is in connection with an activity that is financed f inanced in whole or in part by loans or grants made by the United States or a Federal agency. (Certain State educational or research institutions are excluded from f rom this definitiondef inition.)