2022 U.S. Code
Title 5 - Government Organization and Employees
Part II - Civil Service Functions and Responsibilities
Chapter 15 - Political Activity of Certain State and Local Employees
Sec. 1501 - Definitions

For the purpose of this chapter—

(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 403; Pub. L. 93–443, title IV, §401(c), Oct. 15, 1974, 88 Stat. 1290; Pub. L. 112–230, §3(a), (b), Dec. 28, 2012, 126 Stat. 1616.)

In paragraph (4)(B), the words "or by any Territory or Territorial possession of the United States" are omitted in view of the definition of "State" in paragraph (1).

In paragraph (5), the words "July 19, 1940" are substituted for "at the time this section takes effect".

Standard changes are made to conform with the definitions applicable and the style of this title as outlined in the preface to the report.

2012—Par. (2). Pub. L. 112–230, §3(a), inserted ", or the executive branch of the District of Columbia, or an agency or department thereof" before semicolon at end.

Par. (4)(B). Pub. L. 112–230, §3(b), added subpar. (B) and struck out former subpar. (B) which read as follows: "an individual employed by an educational or research institution, establishment, agency, or system which is supported in whole or in part by a State or political subdivision thereof, or by a recognized religious, philanthropic, or cultural organization."

1974—Par. (5). Pub. L. 93–443 struck out par. (5) which defined "an active part in political management or in political campaigns".

Pub. L. 112–230, §5(a), Dec. 28, 2012, 126 Stat. 1617, provided that: This Act [see Short Title of 2012 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title] and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 2012]."

Amendment by Pub. L. 93–443 effective Jan. 1, 1975, see section 410(a) of Pub. L. 93–443, set out as a note under section 30101 of Title 52, Voting and Elections.