Rep. Phillips Intros Bill to Ban Political Use of White House Grounds
September 12, 2020
September 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) has introduced a bill banning the use of White House grounds for political purposes - the Our Lawn Act.
For nearly a century, the Hatch Act has existed to provide a clear distinction between public servants and electoral candidates. Both parties have observed and respected this law for decades and have condemned apparent Hatch Act violations.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) has introduced a bill banning the use of White House grounds for political purposes - the Our Lawn Act.
For nearly a century, the Hatch Act has existed to provide a clear distinction between public servants and electoral candidates. Both parties have observed and respected this law for decades and have condemned apparent Hatch Act violations.