7 U.S.C. § 2231b — First amendment rights of employees of the United States Department of Agriculture

Despite any other law, an employee of the United States Department of Agriculture may not be "peremptorily" removed from the employee's position on or after February 15, 1994, because of remarks the employee made during personal time opposing the Department's policies or proposed policies. This includes policies or proposed policies regarding homosexuals. Before such a removal, the employee must have the opportunity for a hearing. The employee may choose whether the hearing is public or nonpublic. This section does not define the term "peremptorily." If an employee was removed on or after February 15, 1994, without the opportunity for that hearing, the employee must be reinstated to the employee's position while waiting for the hearing.