Official Time Reporting Act

# Official Time Reporting Act Summary **What It Would Do** The Official Time Reporting Act would require federal government agencies to publicly report detailed information about how much time their employees spend on union-related activities while on the clock. "Official time" refers to paid work hours that federal employees—particularly those in unions—are allowed to use for union business, such as contract negotiations, grievance handling, or representing coworkers. This bill would mandate greater transparency by requiring agencies to track and disclose these records. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily impacts federal employees who are union members and the agencies that employ them (such as the Postal Service, Veterans Affairs, and other federal departments).

It would also affect labor unions representing federal workers, as the reported data could influence public and political discussions about union activities and government costs. **Key Provision & Current Status** The main provision requires agencies to report official time usage publicly, likely in a centralized government database. This would give Congress and the public visibility into the scope and cost of union activities during work hours. As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.