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Eliminating paid 'official time' for federal employee union activities.

This bill aims to completely eliminate the use of 'official time' by federal employees for union-related activities. This means that all business related to a labor organization must be conducted when the employee is not on duty. For taxpayers, this change is intended to ensure that federal work hours are fully dedicated to public service, potentially leading to budget savings.
Key points
Regulatory change: Federal employees will no longer be allowed to use paid work hours for union business.
All union activities (e.g., negotiations, representation) must be performed during the employee's non-duty status.
Taxpayer consequence: Potential budget savings by ensuring that tax-funded work time is exclusively used for public services.
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Print number: 118_S_4868
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2024-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4868.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Regulatory change: Federal employees will no longer be allowed to use paid work hours for union business.
  • All union activities (e.g., negotiations, representation) must be performed during the employee's non-duty status.
  • Taxpayer consequence: Potential budget savings by ensuring that tax-funded work time is exclusively used for public services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Labor Economy