March 21, 2025
Mr. Cloud introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
To amend chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, to provide the President discretion to negotiate collective bargaining agreements entered into under such chapter, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act
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Sec. 2. Discretion to Negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements By President and Clarifying Effect of Conflicting Presidential Actions
(a) In general
Subchapter I of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
7107. Presidential authority to negotiate collective bargaining agreements; clarification of effect of conflicting presidential actions
(a) Authority of President To negotiate agreements
The President may, acting through the head of an agency, terminate any provision of a collective bargaining agreement entered into under this chapter that is in force and effect on the date such President swears or affirms the oath of office as President.
(b) Clarifying effect of conflicting presidential actions
A provision of any collective bargaining agreement that conflicts with a rule, executive order, presidential memorandum, or any other presidential order, as determined by the President or the head of an agency, shall not be enforceable.
(c) Limitation
The authority under subsection (a) may not be exercised by an incumbent President.
(d) Notification
On the date the President orders any termination under subsection (a) or a determination is made under subsection (b), the head of the relevant agency shall submit a notice (in writing) to the applicable exclusive representative describing such termination or conflicting provisions of such an agreement.
(b) Clerical amendment
The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 7106 the following: