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45 CFR §2556.710

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
  1. (a)A VISTA may not use their official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of an election.
  2. (b)A VISTA may not use their official authority or influence to coerce any individual to participate in political activity.
  3. (c)A VISTA may not use their official VISTA program title while participating in prohibited political activity.
  4. (d)A VISTA may not participate in prohibited political activities in the following circumstances:
    1. (1)While they are on duty;
    2. (2)While they are wearing an article of clothing, logo, insignia, or other similar item that identifies AmeriCorps, the VISTA program, or one of AmeriCorps' other national service programs;
    3. (3)While they are in any room or building occupied in the discharge of VISTA duties by an individual employed by the sponsor; and
    4. (4)While using a vehicle owned or leased by a sponsor or subrecipient, or while using a privately-owned vehicle in the discharge of VISTA duties.