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119th CongressH. R. 5998

Introduced in House

To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

SEC. 1. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL HATCH ACT UNIT OPERATIONS DURING SHUTDOWNTrack this section →

During a lapse in appropriations, any services by an officer or employee of the Office of Special Counsel related to carrying out the duties of the Office of Special Counsel with respect to alleged violations of sections 7323 and 7324 of title 5, United States Code, shall be deemed, for purposes of section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, services for emergencies involving the safety of human life or the protection of property.

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H.R. 5998 full text: To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. · Public Law Tracker