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Official Time Reporting Act

USA119th CongressHR-5749| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (8)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Official Time Reporting Act" amends federal law to require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress and make it publicly available, detailing the use of official time by federal employees. This report, due by March 31st each year, aims to enhance transparency regarding labor relations activities within the federal government, providing comprehensive data to relevant congressional committees. Each federal agency head is mandated to submit necessary information to OPM by December 31st annually, following OPM's specific guidance. A key provision requires agencies to provide a written explanation if their average aggregate official time rate for a fiscal year increases compared to the previous year. The annual report will include extensive details such as the total amount of official time granted, the average time expended per bargaining unit employee, and the specific types of activities for which official time was used. Furthermore, the report must detail the financial implications, including the total amount paid by the Federal Government to employees granted official time, disaggregated by compensation, fringe benefits, and other expenses. It also requires information on the total amount withheld from employee pay for union dues via payroll systems and descriptions of any government property designated for official time activities, including the fair market value of any free or discounted use. OPM must provide this information both in aggregate and disaggregated by agency, with subsequent reports including comparisons to previous fiscal years, and is tasked with issuing guidance to agencies within 180 days of the Act's enactment to ensure consistent data submission.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-605
Official Time Reporting Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2783
Official Time Reporting Act
Oct 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-605
    Official Time Reporting Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2783
    Official Time Reporting Act


  • October 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • December 2, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 2, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.

Government Operations and Politics

Official Time Reporting Act

USA119th CongressHR-5749| House 
| Updated: 12/2/2025
The "Official Time Reporting Act" amends federal law to require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress and make it publicly available, detailing the use of official time by federal employees. This report, due by March 31st each year, aims to enhance transparency regarding labor relations activities within the federal government, providing comprehensive data to relevant congressional committees. Each federal agency head is mandated to submit necessary information to OPM by December 31st annually, following OPM's specific guidance. A key provision requires agencies to provide a written explanation if their average aggregate official time rate for a fiscal year increases compared to the previous year. The annual report will include extensive details such as the total amount of official time granted, the average time expended per bargaining unit employee, and the specific types of activities for which official time was used. Furthermore, the report must detail the financial implications, including the total amount paid by the Federal Government to employees granted official time, disaggregated by compensation, fringe benefits, and other expenses. It also requires information on the total amount withheld from employee pay for union dues via payroll systems and descriptions of any government property designated for official time activities, including the fair market value of any free or discounted use. OPM must provide this information both in aggregate and disaggregated by agency, with subsequent reports including comparisons to previous fiscal years, and is tasked with issuing guidance to agencies within 180 days of the Act's enactment to ensure consistent data submission.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-605
Official Time Reporting Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2783
Official Time Reporting Act
Oct 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Dec 2, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 2, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-605
    Official Time Reporting Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2783
    Official Time Reporting Act


  • October 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • December 2, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 2, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (8)
Tim Burchett (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted