# 39 CFR § 447.42: Additional prohibited political activities

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.42

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 447.42
- **Heading:** Additional prohibited political activities
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER F—PERSONNEL > PART 447—RULES OF CONDUCT FOR POSTAL EMPLOYEES > Subpart D—Political Activities

## Text

(a) In addition to the restrictions on political activities mentioned in § 447.51, an employee may not:
(1) Display a political picture or sticker on property owned or leased by the Postal Service. He is not forbidden by this paragraph, however, from displaying a picture, including a personally autographed picture of a political figure in his office or place of work if it has no language in the nature of political campaigning;
(2) Wear a political badge or button while in uniform or while on duty when that duty requires him to deal with the public or be in the view of the public;
(3) Display a political picture or sticker on his private vehicle while that vehicle is being used for official postal purposes.
[39 FR 1990, Jan. 16, 1974. Redesignated at 60 FR 47245, Sept. 11, 1995]

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 447.11 § 447.11 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.11.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.12 § 447.12 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.12.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.21 § 447.21 Prohibited conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.21.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.31 § 447.31 Advisory service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.31.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.32 § 447.32 Post-employment activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.32.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.41 § 447.41 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.41.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.42 § 447.42 Additional prohibited political activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.42.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.43 § 447.43 Investigation and enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.43.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.51 § 447.51 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.51.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.52 § 447.52 Holding of State or local office by Postal Service employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.52.md)
- [39 CFR § 447.61 § 447.61 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-447.61.md)

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