Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra violated the Hatch Act by expressing support for Democratic Senator Alex Padilla's re-election at an event.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra answers questions during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss reopening schools during the coronavirus disease at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., September 30, 2021.Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra violated the Hatch Act by expressing support for Democratic Senator Alex Padilla's re-election at a public event last year, a U.S. government watchdog said on Tuesday.
Becerra, President Joe Biden's top health official, acknowledged his comments but said they were unintentional. The Hatch Act prohibits federal employees from using their official capacity to affect or interfere with elections, although some other political activities are allowed.Representatives for the White House could not be immediately reached for comment.
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