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Increased Transparency in Federal Employee Union Time Reporting.

This law requires the federal government to publicly report annually on how much paid work time and taxpayer money (including salaries and benefits) federal employees spend on union activities. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability in the use of public resources. Citizens will gain detailed insight into the efficiency of federal agencies.
Key points
Mandates the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit annual public reports detailing the total time and costs (salaries, travel) allocated to union activities ("official time").
Federal agencies must describe the specific activities performed during this time and explain the impact on agency operations.
Agencies must provide a written explanation if their rate of official time usage increases compared to the previous fiscal year.
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Introduced
Citizen Poll
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5749
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2025-10-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Official Time Reporting Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5749.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit annual public reports detailing the total time and costs (salaries, travel) allocated to union activities ("official time").
  • Federal agencies must describe the specific activities performed during this time and explain the impact on agency operations.
  • Agencies must provide a written explanation if their rate of official time usage increases compared to the previous fiscal year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Labor Economy