1939 Hatch Act Amendments

The 1939 Hatch Act Amendments expanded the original Hatch Act of 1939, which aimed to prevent federal employees from participating in partisan political activities. The amendments strengthened restrictions, particularly targeting more active political involvement, to maintain government neutrality and integrity. They prohibited federal employees from engaging in political campaigns or activities that could influence elections while on duty or using their official authority. The goal was to ensure the federal workforce remained professional and impartial, promoting public confidence in government operations. Essentially, these amendments reinforced the lines between government work and political activism for federal employees.