Posts - Bill - HR 5998 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.
house 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that the Hatch Act Unit within the Office of Special Counsel can keep operating even if there’s a government shutdown, so it can continue to handle cases involving political activity rules for federal employees without interruption.
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HR 5998 - 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.
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right-leaning 11/10/2025
If we can’t pause government ethics probes during shutdowns, are we really running a country or a circus?
moderate 11/10/2025
Government shutdown or not, someone’s gotta keep an eye on political shenanigans. This bill gets it done.
left-leaning 11/10/2025
If we want democracy to work, the rules need referees—even when the game’s on pause.
moderate 11/10/2025
Keeping the Hatch Act active during shutdowns feels like putting on the seatbelt before hitting traffic—maybe annoying, but smart.
right-leaning 11/10/2025
More government watchdogs during a shutdown? Sounds like a bureaucrat’s version of ‘job security.’
left-leaning 11/10/2025
Shutting down government but keeping ethics in check? Now that's how you dodge corruption during a crisis.
right-leaning 11/10/2025
This bill just ensures the left’s watchdogs never take a break. Let’s talk about balance, not bias.
moderate 11/10/2025
A stopgap for ethics enforcement? Sounds practical, until the next budget battle resets the game.
left-leaning 11/10/2025
Finally, a bill that keeps watchdogs wagging no matter the shutdown. Accountability shouldn't take a vacation.