Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act

HR 9594, the "Protecting Taxpayers’ Wallets Act," requires federal agencies to charge recognized employee unions quarterly fees for using agency resources (like office space) and union time (when union representatives work during work hours on union business). Fees are calculated based on the union representative’s hourly pay rate multiplied by hours worked on union matters, plus the value of agency resources provided. Unions must pay fees within 60 days of notification; failure to pay results in penalties including denial of union time after 90 days and termination of the union’s status as exclusive representative after 365 days. The bill applies to all unions recognized under federal labor law as exclusive representatives of federal employees.