April 7, 2025
Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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
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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: