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.

Bill 115 hr 1293, also known as the "Official Time Reporting Act of 2021," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to require the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the use of official time by Federal employees. Official time is the time that Federal employees are allowed to spend on union activities while still receiving their regular pay and benefits.

The bill would require the OPM to provide detailed information in the annual report, including the total amount of official time used by Federal employees, the specific activities conducted during official time, and the costs associated with official time. The report would also need to include information on the number of employees who used official time, the agencies where official time was used, and any agreements or arrangements related to official time.

The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability regarding the use of official time by Federal employees. By requiring the OPM to submit an annual report to Congress, lawmakers will have access to important data that can help them evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of official time usage within the Federal government. Overall, the Official Time Reporting Act of 2021 seeks to ensure that official time is being used appropriately and in the best interest of the American taxpayers. It will provide Congress with valuable information to help them make informed decisions about official time policies and practices within the Federal workforce.