Federal corrupt practices act and Hatch political activities act. Federal corrupt practices act of 1925, Public law 506, approved Feb. 28, 1925. as amended by Public law 89. approved June 25, 1943, Political activities act. Public law 252, approved Aug. 2, 1939. as amended by Public law 753, approved July 19, 1940, Public law 507, approved Mar. 27, 1942. Public law 754, approved Oct. 24, 1942, Public law 277, approved Apr. 1, 1944. Public law 418, approved Aug. 21, 1944, Public law 684, approved Aug. 8, 1946. act requiring name of person responsible for publication or distribution of certain political statements, Public law 544, approved Dec. 23, 1944; compiled by H. Newlin Megill.