H.R. 2249: Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act

This bill, titled the Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act, aims to amend the United States Code to give the President the power to negotiate collective bargaining agreements for federal employees, specifically under chapter 71 of title 5. The bill includes several key provisions:

Presidential Authority to Terminate Bargaining Agreements

The President will have the authority, through the head of a federal agency, to terminate any provision of a collective bargaining agreement that is in effect as of the date the President takes office. This means that if a new President assumes the role, they could choose to end existing agreements that are currently binding.

Effect of Conflicting Presidential Actions

Any provision of a collective bargaining agreement that is found to conflict with a presidential order—such as a rule, executive order, or memorandum—will not be enforceable. This allows the President to prioritize their directives over existing union agreements.

Limitations on Authority

It is important to note that this authority cannot be executed by the current President; it can only be used by a future President when they take office.

Notification Requirements

If the President decides to terminate any part of a collective bargaining agreement or identifies conflicting provisions, the head of the relevant agency must provide written notice to the representative of the affected employees. This ensures some level of communication regarding changes to agreements that impact federal workers.

Clerical Amendments

The bill includes a clerical amendment that adds the section regarding the President's authority to negotiate collective bargaining agreements to the existing legal framework under chapter 71.

Summary of Changes

• The President can terminate existing collective bargaining agreements on taking office.
• Conflicting provisions with presidential directives are not enforceable.
• The current President cannot utilize this authority.
• Agencies are required to notify employee representatives of any changes made under this authority.

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