29 U.S.C. § 3255 — Restrictions on lobbying activities

Page 949 TITLE 29—LABOR § 3271 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title. § 3255. Restrictions on lobbying activities (a) Publicity restrictions (1) In general No funds provided under this Act shall be used for— (A) publicity or propaganda purposes; or (B) the preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, electronic communication, radio, television, or video presentation designed to support or defeat— (i) the enactment of legislation before Congress or any State or local legislature or legislative body; or (ii) any proposed or pending regulation, administrative action, or order issued by the executive branch of any State or local government. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— (A) normal and recognized executive-legis- lative relationships; (B) the preparation, distribution, or use of the materials described in paragraph (1)(B) in presentation to Congress or any State or local legislature or legislative body; or (C) such preparation, distribution, or use of such materials in presentation to the ex- ecutive branch of any State or local govern- ment. (b) Salary restrictions (1) In general No funds provided under this Act shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient, or agent acting for such recipient, related to any activity de- signed to influence the enactment or issuance of legislation, appropriations, regulations, ad- ministrative action, or an Executive order proposed or pending before Congress or any State government, or a State or local legisla- ture or legislative body. (2) Exception Paragraph (1) shall not apply to— (A) normal and recognized executive-legis- lative relationships; or (B) participation by an agency or officer of a State, local, or tribal government in pol- icymaking and administrative processes within the executive branch of that govern- ment. (Pub. L. 113–128, title I, § 195, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1607.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This Act, referred to in subsecs. (a)(1) and (b)(1), is Pub. L. 113–128, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1425, known as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which enacted this chapter, repealed chapter 30 (§ 2801 et seq.) of this title and chapter 73 (§ 9201 et seq.) of Title 20, Education, and made amendments to numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classifica- tion of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3101 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the first day of the first full pro- gram year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title. SUBCHAPTER II—ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY § 3271. Purpose It is the purpose of this subchapter to create a partnership among the Federal Government, States, and localities to provide, on a voluntary basis, adult education and literacy activities, in order to— (1) assist adults to become literate and ob- tain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and economic self-sufficiency; (2) assist adults who are parents or family members to obtain the education and skills that— (A) are necessary to becoming full part- ners in the educational development of their children; and (B) lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family; (3) assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to post- secondary education and training, including through career pathways; and (4) assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners in— (A) improving their— (i) reading, writing, speaking, and com- prehension skills in English; and (ii) mathematics skills; and (B) acquiring an understanding of the American system of Government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizen- ship. (Pub. L. 113–128, title II, § 202, July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1608.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective on the first day of the first full pro- gram year after July 22, 2014 (July 1, 2015), see section 506 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title. SHORT TITLE For short title of this subchapter as the ‘‘Adult Edu- cation and Family Literacy Act’’, see section 201 of Pub. L. 113–128, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title. Executive Documents EX. ORD. NO. 13445. STRENGTHENING ADULT EDUCATION Ex. Ord. No. 13445, Sept. 27, 2007, 72 F.R. 56165, pro- vided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: SECTION 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to use existing Federal programs that serve adults, in- cluding new Americans, to strengthen literacy skills, improve opportunities for postsecondary education and employment, and facilitate participation in American life.