HR 2249
Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen the President’s authority over collective bargaining agreements made by federal agencies. It allows the President, through the agency head, to terminate specific provisions of existing agreements. Additionally, it clarifies that any provision in a collective bargaining agreement that conflicts with presidential directives (like executive orders) is not enforceable. The bill also requires agencies to notify the relevant union of any terminations or conflicting provisions.
Key provisions
- The President can terminate specific provisions of existing collective bargaining agreements.
- The President or agency head can determine if a provision in an agreement conflicts with presidential actions.
- Conflicting provisions in collective bargaining agreements are not enforceable.
- Incumbent Presidents cannot exercise this termination authority.
- Agencies must notify the union of any terminations or conflicting provisions.
Who is affected
- Federal agencies
- Federal employee unions
- The President
- Executive Branch
Notable changes
- Expands the President’s ability to modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements.
- Provides a clearer framework for resolving conflicts between collective bargaining agreements and presidential directives.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 2249
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, to provide the President discretion to negotiate collective bargaining agreements entered into under such chapter, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act
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The President may, acting through the head of an agency, terminate any provision of a collective bargaining agreement entered into under this chapter that is in force and effect on the date such President swears or affirms the oath of office as President.
A provision of any collective bargaining agreement that conflicts with a rule, executive order, presidential memorandum, or any other presidential order, as determined by the President or the head of an agency, shall not be enforceable.
The authority under subsection (a) may not be exercised by an incumbent President.
On the date the President orders any termination under subsection (a) or a determination is made under subsection (b), the head of the relevant agency shall submit a notice (in writing) to the applicable exclusive representative describing such termination or conflicting provisions of such an agreement.
The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 7106 the following: