Bill > HR5749

This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress about official time usage by federal employees, with the report due by March 31st each year. Official time refers to time when federal employees who are labor representatives can conduct union-related activities while being paid by the government. The report must include detailed information such as the total amount of official time granted, average official time per employee, specific activities for which official time was used, total cost to the government, and the impact on agency operations. Agency heads must provide OPM with the necessary information by December 31st each year, and if an agency's official time usage increases compared to the previous year, they must explain the reason. The report will provide aggregate data for all agencies and compare current year information with the previous year. The bill defines key terms like "bargaining unit" and "official time rate" and requires OPM to issue guidance to agencies about reporting within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The reporting requirements will take effect on the first April 1st that is at least six months after the Act is enacted.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5749/all-info