Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act

# Summary of HR 2297: Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require federal agencies to publicly disclose how much paid work time their employees spend on union-related activities. Specifically, it would mandate transparency about "official time"—hours that federal workers are allowed to use for union business while remaining on the government payroll. The bill aims to create a centralized reporting system so taxpayers can see the costs associated with these activities across all federal agencies. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects federal government employees who are union members, the unions representing them, and federal agencies that employ them. It would also impact taxpayers by providing them with information about government spending.

It does not appear to affect private sector unions or state/local government workers. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2297 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) in the current congressional session. No action has been taken to advance it further at this time.