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Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2017Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1293

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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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 24, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. The report must include at a minimum:

  • the total amount of official time granted to employees,
  • the average amount of official time expended per bargaining unit employee,
  • the specific types of activities or purposes for which official time was granted and the impact on agency operations,
  • the total number of employees to whom official time was granted and the number engaged exclusively in activities involving the use of official time,
  • the total amount of compensation (including fringe benefits) afforded to employees granted official time,
  • the total amount of official time spent by employees representing federal employees who are not union members, and
  • a description of any room or space designated at the agency where official time will be conducted.

The bill defines "official time" as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.

What just happenedOct 5, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15](R-FL)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 5, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.

  2. Oct 5, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-167.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Oct 5, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-167.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 26, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. May 25, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. May 24, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. May 24, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4528-4529)

  8. May 24, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4528-4529)

  9. May 24, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1293.

  10. May 24, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4528-4533)

  11. May 24, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Ross moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. May 11, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 71.

  13. May 11, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-118.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. May 11, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-118.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  16. Mar 8, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  17. Mar 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  18. Mar 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Mar 1, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 24, 201736

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. The report must include at a minimum:

  • the total amount of official time granted to employees,
  • the average amount of official time expended per bargaining unit employee,
  • the specific types of activities or purposes for which official time was granted and the impact on agency operations,
  • the total number of employees to whom official time was granted and the number engaged exclusively in activities involving the use of official time,
  • the total amount of compensation (including fringe benefits) afforded to employees granted official time,
  • the total amount of official time spent by employees representing federal employees who are not union members, and
  • a description of any room or space designated at the agency where official time will be conducted.

The bill defines "official time" as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 11, 201717

(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. The report must include at a minimum:

  • the total amount of official time granted to employees,
  • the average amount of official time expended per bargaining unit employee,
  • the specific types of activities or purposes for which official time was granted and the impact on agency operations,
  • the total number of employees to whom official time was granted and the number engaged exclusively in activities involving the use of official time,
  • the total amount of compensation (including fringe benefits) afforded to employees granted official time,
  • the total amount of official time spent by employees representing federal employees who are not union members, and
  • a description of any room or space designated at the agency where official time will be conducted.

The bill defines "official time" as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.

Introduced in HouseMar 1, 2017

This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to submit an annual report to Congress on the use of official time by federal employees. The bill defines "official time" as any period of time granted to a federal employee to perform representational or consultative functions and during which the employee would otherwise be in a duty status.

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