Relating to the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 20) to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 14, 1993

Provides for the consideration of a motion to take from the Speaker's table H.R. 20 (Hatch Act revisions) with a Senate amendment thereto and to concur in such amendment.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] · D–SC

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Rules Committee

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Sep 21, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 21, 1993
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 21, 1993
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Sep 21, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Sep 21, 1993
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6813-6814)
Sep 14, 1993
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
Sep 14, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 20. Upon the adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 20, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment shall be considered as read.
Sep 14, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-238, by Mr. Derrick.
Sep 14, 1993
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-238, by Mr. Derrick.
Sep 14, 1993
Introduced in House

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Reported in House · Sep 14, 1993 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 20 · Hatch Act Reform Amendments of 1993

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Discuss H.Res.251, 103rd Congress: Relating to the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 20) to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres251/BILLS-103hres251eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.251 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.251, 103rd Congress: Relating to the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 20) to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres251/BILLS-103hres251eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.251 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.251, 103rd Congress: Relating to the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 20) to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres251/BILLS-103hres251eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.251, 103rd Congress: Relating to the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 20) to amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Federal civilian employees their right to participate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the political processes of the Nation, to protect such employees from improper political solicitations, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-resolution/251

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1993-09-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hres251/BILLS-103hres251eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2024-02-07T14:47:33Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.251 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.