Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Advances Rep. Burlison’s Paycheck Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform reported favorably H.R. 2174, the Paycheck Protection Act, to ensure federal employees control their own money by ending automatic paycheck deductions for union dues, fees, and political contributions.

“The government takes money from federal workers' paychecks for union dues, even if the workers disagree with how the money’s used, and the taxpayers are on the hook for the administrative costs,” said Rep. Burlison. “If someone wants to pay union dues, they can do so directly.”

The bill amends Title 5 and Title 39 of the U.S. Code to prohibit federal agencies and the U.S. Postal Service from deducting labor union dues, fees, or political contributions from employees' wages. Instead, federal workers would make those payments voluntarily.

Key Provisions:  

• Restores worker choice – Employees decide how they contribute to unions.
• Ends taxpayer-funded union collection services – The government should not process union dues.
• Promotes transparency – Workers have more control over their earnings.

“This is about protecting paychecks and ensuring that every dollar a worker earns is their decision to spend—not a decision made for them,” Burlison added.

The bill now moves to the House floor for consideration.

Co-Sponsors: Representatives Mary Miller, Nancy Mace

Group Support: Institute for the American Worker, Heritage Action for America, American for Tax Reform, Americas for Prosperity, Freedom Foundation, Mackinac Center for Public Policy