Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act
H.R. 2249119th Congress

Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act

Reported by CommitteeRep. Michael Cloud (R-TX-27)7 sections · 1 min read
Version: Introduced in House · Mar 21, 2025

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act.

(a) In general

Subchapter I of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(a) Authority of President To negotiate agreements

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.

(b) Clarifying effect of conflicting presidential actions

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.

(c) Limitation

The authority under subsection (a) may not be exercised by an incumbent President.

(d) Notification

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.

(b) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding after the item relating to section 7106 the following:

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