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To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees.

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Summary of Bill HR 4392

Bill 114 hr 4392, titled "To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit an annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees," aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of official time by Federal employees.

Official time refers to the time Federal employees spend performing representational work on behalf of a union while being paid by the government. This bill would require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the amount of official time used by Federal employees, the purposes for which it was used, and the agencies and employees involved.

By requiring OPM to provide this information to Congress on an annual basis, the bill seeks to ensure that Federal employees are using official time appropriately and in accordance with the law. This increased transparency will allow Congress to better understand how official time is being utilized and to identify any potential misuse or abuse of this privilege. Overall, Bill 114 hr 4392 aims to promote accountability and oversight in the use of official time by Federal employees, ultimately ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly and efficiently.

Current Status of Bill HR 4392

Bill HR 4392 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2016. Bill HR 4392 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2016.  Bill HR 4392's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 368. as of April 12, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4392

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4392

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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