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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 1210Civil actions and liabilityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025

INTRO FEB 11· LAST ACTION MAR 25

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it fundamentally shifts who pays for certain union activities within the federal government. Currently, the cost of federal employees' "union time" and the use of government resources by unions is largely covered by taxpayer dollars through agency budgets. If this bill becomes law, those costs would be transferred directly to the labor organizations themselves.

This change could significantly impact the financial health and operational capacity of federal employee unions, potentially altering their ability to advocate for their members or engage in collective bargaining. For taxpayers, proponents argue it would reduce government spending and ensure that taxpayer money isn't subsidizing private organizations. Opponents might argue it could weaken federal employee protections by hindering union effectiveness, changing the balance of power between federal agencies and their workforce representatives. The bill's success or failure will determine whether these activities continue to be a shared cost with taxpayers or become solely the responsibility of the unions.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Federal agencies must charge labor organizations quarterly fees for the value of "union time" used by their representatives and for any agency resources provided for union use.

This is the central change, shifting the financial burden of these resources from taxpayers to federal labor unions.

PROVISION 02

Fees are calculated based on the hourly pay rate of the union representatives for their union-related work hours and the market rate for agency resources used.

This provision establishes the method for determining the costs unions must pay, providing a clear formula for agencies.

PROVISION 03

Agencies must track union time using their standard employee time and attendance systems, and failure to record union time makes a representative considered absent without leave.

This creates a mandatory system for tracking and accountability of union time, essential for fee calculation and enforcement.

PROVISION 04

Agency determinations regarding fee calculations cannot be challenged as unfair labor practices, collective bargaining issues, or through grievance procedures.

This provision limits the avenues for unions to dispute the fees or their calculation, giving agencies final say.

PROVISION 05

Failure to pay fees results in escalating penalties, including interest charges, denial of further union time and resources, cessation of grievance procedures, termination of union dues allotments, and eventual loss of the union's certification as the exclusive representative.

These significant penalties provide strong enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new fee requirements, potentially impacting union operations and existence.

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

MAR 25

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

COMMITTEE

MAR 25

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.

COMMITTEE

FEB 11

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 11

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

HOUSE · INTROREFERRAL

BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 1210

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedFeb 11, 2025

Last actionMar 25, 2025

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025

House BillHR 1210Civil actions and liabilityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025

INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025

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Introduced

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Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Federal agencies must charge labor organizations quarterly fees for the value of "union time" used by their representatives and for any agency resources provided for union use.

This is the central change, shifting the financial burden of these resources from taxpayers to federal labor unions.

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Fees are calculated based on the hourly pay rate of the union representatives for their union-related work hours and the market rate for agency resources used.

This provision establishes the method for determining the costs unions must pay, providing a clear formula for agencies.

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Agencies must track union time using their standard employee time and attendance systems, and failure to record union time makes a representative considered absent without leave.

This creates a mandatory system for tracking and accountability of union time, essential for fee calculation and enforcement.

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Agency determinations regarding fee calculations cannot be challenged as unfair labor practices, collective bargaining issues, or through grievance procedures.

This provision limits the avenues for unions to dispute the fees or their calculation, giving agencies final say.

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These significant penalties provide strong enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new fee requirements, potentially impacting union operations and existence.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter

Agencies must submit notice of fee amount to labor organizations for each calendar quarter.

Not later than 60 days after the date the labor organization receives the fee notice

Payment of fee is due.

90 days after the non-payment period begins

Agencies must begin denying union time and agency resources for union use if fees are unpaid.

180 days after the non-payment period begins

Agencies must begin terminating union dues allotments if fees are unpaid.

365 days after the non-payment period begins

Agencies must inform the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) that the non-payment period has reached 365 days.

380 days after the non-payment period begins

The FLRA must terminate the labor organization's certification as the exclusive representative if fees are unpaid.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Increased at an interest rate equal to the interest rate	Labor organizations for unpaid fees
administrative	Denial of further 'union time' and use of agency resources for union business	Labor organizations and their representatives for unpaid fees (starting 90 days of non-payment)
administrative	Agency not subject to grievance procedures, binding arbitration, or unfair labor practice complaints from the non-paying labor organization	Labor organizations for unpaid fees (starting 90 days of non-payment)
administrative	Termination of all union dues allotments and no authorization for new allotments	Labor organizations for unpaid fees (starting 180 days of non-payment)
administrative	Termination of certification as the exclusive representative of employees	Labor organizations for unpaid fees (starting 380 days of non-payment)
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GLOSSARY

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Labor organization: A union or other group representing federal employees in matters of employment.
Exclusive representative: A labor organization that has been officially recognized as the sole bargaining agent for a group of federal employees.
Agency resources: Government property, facilities, or services, such as office space, equipment, or administrative support.
Union time (Official time): Time spent by a federal employee who is a union representative on union business (like collective bargaining or grievance processing) while they are still on the clock and being paid by the agency.
Allotments (Dues check-off): The automatic deduction of union membership dues from an employee's paycheck by their employer (the agency) and remitted to the union.
Unfair labor practice: Actions taken by an agency or a labor organization that violate the rights of employees or either party under federal labor relations law.
Grievance procedures: A formal process for resolving disputes between federal employees (or their union) and their agency regarding working conditions, interpretations of agreements, or alleged violations of law.

ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

MAR 25, 25

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

COMMITTEE

MAR 25, 25

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.

COMMITTEE

FEB 11, 25

Introduced in House

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 11, 25

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

INTROREFERRAL

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