DLA News Archive

Tag: Congress

Representative Josh Harder, from California’s 10th District, presents the Congressional Record to Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin’ Deputy Chief of Police Daniel Harrison.

Aug. 30, 2022

DLA Installation Management San Joaquin Police Department Recognized by Congress

TRACY, Calif. — The men and women of Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management San Joaquin’s police force received recognition during a morning ceremony at Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin for vetting over 600 commercial trucks with a 100% accuracy rate in support of the Presidential COVID-19 Rapid Test Kit initiative, providing free tests to the American public.

Federal employees should be very cautious about displaying any campaign materials in their work spaces.

Oct. 20, 2016

If these walls could talk: Political paraphernalia under the Hatch Act

Not all communication is electronic. And not all political activity prohibited by the Hatch Act is written or spoken.

Voting is a civic duty. But talking about why you plan to vote the way you do is against the law in the federal workplace.

Oct. 11, 2016

You’ve got mail: The Hatch Act and email

Most federal employees are aware they shouldn’t be discussing whom they support for political office while at work or on federal property. And recent articles have made clear the rules for social media. But what about email?

Even in casual workplace conversations, federal employees must abide by the Hatch Act and its restrictions on political expression.

Sept. 23, 2016

A little less conversation: The Hatch Act and discussions with coworkers

As the presidential and congressional elections approach, federal employees must abide by the restrictions on political activity set forth in the Hatch Act. To that end, DLA’s Office of General Counsel and Office of Public Affairs are offering periodic guidance — answers to common questions that employees may have about what they can and can’t say and do in everyday situations.