Federal · Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees

5 U.S.C. § 7324: Political activities on duty; prohibition

Read the full statutory text
while the employee is on duty; in any room or building occupied in the discharge of official duties by an individual employed or holding office in the Government of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof; while wearing a uniform or official insignia identifying the office or position of the employee; or using any vehicle owned or leased by the Government of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof. An employee described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may engage in political activity otherwise prohibited by subsection (a) if the costs associated with that political activity are not paid for by money derived from the Treasury of the United States. the duties and responsibilities of whose position continue outside normal duty hours and while away from the normal duty post; and an employee paid from an appropriation for the Executive Office of the President; or an employee appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, whose position is located within the United States, who determines policies to be pursued by the United States in relations with foreign powers or in the nationwide administration of Federal laws.

Verify at the official source: Federal legislative text

Facing this? Know exactly what happens next.

MOFRD turns this code section into your situation: the deadlines that apply to you, the forms your county uses, and the resolution paths people in your position actually take. Free for 3 days — no card required.

This page is legal information, not legal advice. Code text is sourced from official publications and may lag amendments — always confirm at the official source linked above. Plain-English summaries and relationship data are AI-derived and reviewed on an ongoing basis; verify with a licensed attorney before acting.