Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act

# Taxpayer-Funded Union Time Transparency Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require federal agencies to publicly disclose how much paid work time their employees spend on union activities while on the government payroll. Currently, federal workers can use a portion of their work hours for union-related duties—such as representing colleagues in grievances or negotiating contracts—without losing pay. The bill would mandate that agencies track and report these hours so taxpayers can see exactly how much government time and money goes toward union work. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects federal government employees who are union members, federal agencies that employ them, and taxpayers who fund government operations.

It does not appear to change the rules about whether employees can do union work during paid time—only that such activities must be transparently reported and made public. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not advanced to a full vote in either chamber. It was introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and remains in the early stages of the legislative process.