Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra violated an ethics law that limits federal employees’ political activities when he endorsed a Democratic senator during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ annual awards gala last year, a report found.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra violated an ethics law that limits federal employees’ political activities when he stumped for Sen. Alex Padilla during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ annual awards gala last year, the Office of Special Counsel has found.
“While I did not realize at the time that my off-the-cuff remarks concerning my personal voting intentions were in violation of the Hatch Act, I now understand why they were not permitted.” CNN has reached out to the White House for comment. The Hatch Act of 1939 aims to prevent certain federal employees from having an impact on elections. The law is enforced by OSC and responses can vary significantly – from a slap on the wrist to job loss – when federal employees violate the act.
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