S. 1597

Paycheck Protection Act

Shown here: Introduced in Senate (2025-05-05)

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that agencies may not deduct labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Paycheck Protection Act”.

2. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay

(a) Federal agencies

(1) In general

Section 7115 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

7115. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay
An agency may not deduct any amount from the pay of an employee for labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions.

(2) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7115 and inserting the following:

7115. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay.

(b) Postal Service

(1) In general

Section 1205 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

1205. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay
The Postal Service may not deduct any amount from the pay of an employee for labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions.

(2) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for chapter 12 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1205 and inserting the following:

1205. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay.

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S. 1597

Paycheck Protection Act

Shown here: Introduced in Senate (2025-05-05)

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that agencies may not deduct labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees, and for other purposes.

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Paycheck Protection Act”.

2. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay

(a) Federal agencies

(1) In general

Section 7115 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

7115. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay
An agency may not deduct any amount from the pay of an employee for labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions.

(2) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for subchapter II of chapter 71 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7115 and inserting the following:

7115. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay.

(b) Postal Service

(1) In general

Section 1205 of title 39, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

1205. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay
The Postal Service may not deduct any amount from the pay of an employee for labor organization dues, fees, or political contributions.

(2) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for chapter 12 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1205 and inserting the following:

1205. Labor organization dues not deductible from pay.