Hatch Act Amendments of 1993

The Hatch Act Amendments of 1993 updated the original Hatch Act, which limits certain political activities of federal employees to ensure government neutrality. The amendments allowed federal workers to participate in politics, such as running for office or campaigning, but still prohibited activities that could conflict with their official duties. The changes aimed to balance the employees' rights to political engagement with the need for an impartial government workforce. Overall, it sought to enhance democratic participation without compromising the integrity of public service.