H.R. 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.

H.R. 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. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislation is to ensure that the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel can continue its operations even during a government shutdown due to a lack of funding. The Hatch Act is a federal law that restricts political activities of government employees to maintain a nonpartisan government. The key provision of this legislation allows employees of the Office of Special Counsel to continue their work related to investigating and addressing violations of the Hatch Act during a lapse in appropriations.