Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025

3/12/2025, 5:34 PM
Congress
119

Number
S - 511

Introduced on
2025-02-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Joni Ernst

Cosponsors
Rick Scott

Variations and Revisions

2/11/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 511, also known as the Labor Organization Accountability Act, aims to amend chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code. The main purpose of this bill is to require labor organizations to pay for the agency resources and employee time that they use. This means that labor organizations would be charged for the services and resources provided to them by government agencies.

The bill is intended to hold labor organizations accountable for the costs associated with their activities and to ensure that they are not receiving free services at the expense of taxpayers. By requiring labor organizations to pay for the resources and employee time they use, the bill aims to promote transparency and fiscal responsibility within the labor movement.

In addition to charging labor organizations for agency resources and employee time, the bill may also include other provisions related to labor organization accountability. These additional provisions could address issues such as reporting requirements, oversight mechanisms, and penalties for non-compliance. Overall, Bill 119 s 511 seeks to increase accountability and transparency within the labor movement by requiring labor organizations to pay for the services and resources they use. This bill may have significant implications for labor organizations and could impact the way they operate and interact with government agencies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, to charge labor organizations for the agency resources and employee time used by such labor organizations, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action2/11/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.