H. R. 2676 (Introduced-in-House)

119th CONGRESS
1st Session

H. R. 2676

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

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

April 7, 2025

Mr. Cline introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

A BILL

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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act”.

SEC. 2. 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.”.

(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.”.