; and (D) the Special Counsel’s comments or recommendations under section 1213(e)(3) or (4) relating to the matter; . 7. Establishment of survey pilot program (a) In general The Office of Special Counsel shall design and establish a survey pilot program under which the Office shall conduct, with respect to fiscal years 2018 and 2019, a survey of individuals who have filed a complaint or disclosure with the Office. The survey shall be designed to gather responses from the individuals for the purpose of collecting information and improving customer service at various stages of the review or investigative process. The results of the survey shall be published in the annual report of the Office. (b) Suspension of other surveys During fiscal years 2018 and 2019, section 13 of Public Law 103–424 shall have no force or effect. 8. Penalties under the Hatch Act (a) In general Section 7326 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 7326. Penalties An employee or individual who violates section 7323 or 7324 shall be subject to— (1) disciplinary action consisting of removal, reduction in grade, debarment from Federal employment for a period not to exceed 5 years, suspension, or reprimand; (2) an assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000; or (3) any combination of the penalties described in paragraph (1) or (2). . (b) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any violation of section 7323 or 7324 of title 5, United States Code, occurring after the date of enactment of this Act. 9. Regulations Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Special Counsel shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to perform the functions of the Special Counsel under subchapter II of chapter 12 of title 5, United States Code, including regulations necessary to carry out sections 1213, 1214, and 1215 of such title, and any functions required due to the amendments made by this Act. Such regulations shall be published in the Federal Register.