H.R. 9191 – No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act

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The No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act would change federal law so that any work related to a labor union must be done only when a federal employee is not on official duty. It amends the existing rule that allows "official time" for union activities, effectively ending that practice. The change applies to all federal employees and the unions they may belong to.

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Amends 5 U.S.C. § 7131 to require that any labor‑organization activities by a federal employee be performed during non‑duty status, eliminating the use of official work time for such activities.
Updates the table of sections in title 5 to reflect the new wording for § 7131.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

July 30, 2024

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Introduced in House

July 30, 2024

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

July 30, 2024

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 30, 2024

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118th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 9191

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 30, 2024

Mr. Bishop of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. Perry, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Ogles) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

A BILL

To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act.

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Elimination of official time

(a)

In general

Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

7131.

Elimination of official time

Any activities performed by an employee relating to the business of a labor organization shall be performed during the time the employee is in a non-duty status.

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(b)

Clerical amendment

The table of sections for subchapter IV of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7131 and inserting the following:

7131. Elimination of official time.

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