Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This proposed legislation aims to significantly alter how federal employees engage in labor organization activities. It specifically amends section 7131 of title 5, United States Code , which currently governs the use of official time. The bill mandates that any activities performed by a federal employee related to the business of a labor organization must occur exclusively during the employee's non-duty status . This change would effectively eliminate the practice of federal employees using paid work hours for union-related duties, ensuring such activities are conducted off the clock and preventing taxpayer funds from being used for these purposes.
This proposed legislation aims to significantly alter how federal employees engage in labor organization activities. It specifically amends section 7131 of title 5, United States Code , which currently governs the use of official time. The bill mandates that any activities performed by a federal employee related to the business of a labor organization must occur exclusively during the employee's non-duty status . This change would effectively eliminate the practice of federal employees using paid work hours for union-related duties, ensuring such activities are conducted off the clock and preventing taxpayer funds from being used for these purposes.