Michael Cloud (R-TX)
Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Preserving Presidential Management Authority Act," aims to amend chapter 71 of title 5 of the United States Code. It would give the President the power to terminate specific provisions of existing collective bargaining agreements. This authority is exercised through the head of an agency. Additionally, the bill states that any agreement provision conflicting with a presidential order is no longer enforceable. This specific authority cannot be used by an incumbent President. Finally, the bill requires written notice to be sent to the union representative when such actions are taken.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill significantly expands presidential authority over federal agency management and labor agreements.
The opposite
- Scored -8
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill directly targets and reduces the power of unions to maintain negotiated provisions in existing contracts.
- Scored -7
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
The bill undermines union protections by allowing the President to unilaterally terminate existing collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Scored -3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill allows for the unilateral termination of agreement provisions without traditional negotiated due process.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Presidential Authority to Terminate Provisions: The President, acting through an agency head, may terminate any provision of a collective bargaining agreement that was in effect on the date the President took the oath of office (Section 2(a)).
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Clarification of Conflicting Provisions: The bill establishes that any provision in a collective bargaining agreement that conflicts with a rule, executive order, or presidential memorandum is not enforceable, as determined by the President or agency head (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Agreement Provisions: The President has the power to terminate provisions of collective bargaining agreements that are currently in force (Section 2(a)).
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Unenforceability of Agreements: Provisions within a collective bargaining agreement may be deemed unenforceable if they conflict with a presidential order, rule, or memorandum (Section 2(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill directly targets and reduces the power of unions to maintain negotiated provisions in existing contracts.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill undermines union protections by allowing the President to unilaterally terminate existing collective bargaining agreement provisions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill significantly expands presidential authority over federal agency management and labor agreements. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill allows for the unilateral termination of agreement provisions without traditional negotiated due process.
- 6/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 21.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida