How has the federal employees political activities act of 1993 relaxed placed by the hatch act of 1939?

The Federal Employees Political Activities Act of 1993 amended the Hatch Act of 1939, allowing federal employees greater freedom to engage in political activities. While the original Hatch Act restricted most political involvement by federal employees to maintain a nonpartisan government, the 1993 amendments permitted them to run for office in nonpartisan elections and to participate in political campaigns and party activities, as long as they did so outside of work hours and without using government resources. This change aimed to balance the need for a neutral civil service with the rights of employees to engage in the democratic process.