S. 511: Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-22 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-11):
Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025
This bill requires labor unions representing federal agency employees to pay agencies for resources and official time they use for union activities.
The bill directs federal agencies to charge unions a fee for using agency resources that is based on (1) the value of time spent by union representatives on union activities rather than agency business, and (2) the value of resources provided by the agency related to these activities, such as parking spaces and equipment. Agencies must track the amount of time union representatives use for union purposes and discipline representatives who fail to properly record such time.
If a union has not paid in full by 90 days following a notice of the fee, the agency (1) may not provide further time or resources to the union until it is paid in full; and (2) is not subject to grievance procedures, binding arbitration, or unfair labor practice complaints or proceedings by the union.
Further, an agency must notify a union and the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) when a union's unpaid balance has been outstanding for 365 days and, on the 380th day, the FLRA must terminate the union's certification as the exclusive representative of employees of the agency.
The bill requires each agency's Office of Inspector General to periodically report on agency and union compliance with the bill's requirements.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 511 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 511?
S. 511 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 511 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).