To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

HR 5998 ensures the Office of Special Counsel's Hatch Act Unit can continue enforcing federal employee conduct rules during a government shutdown. It classifies investigations into alleged violations of Hatch Act provisions (5 U.S.C. §§ 7323-7324) as "emergency services" under federal law, allowing these critical duties to proceed without funding interruption. This specifically protects the unit's ability to handle cases involving prohibited political activities by federal employees. The bill directly affects federal employees who may face Hatch Act violations and ensures oversight continues during budget gaps.