H.R. 903: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022

117th Congress · Sponsored from Mississippi · In committee

What this bill does

Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2022 or the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022 This bill modifies the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel. Specifically, the bill by December 31, 2022, eliminates personnel authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation governing the conditions of employment for TSA employees, thus making TSA employees subject to the personnel management system applicable to other federal employees; sets forth transition rules that protect the pay rates, leave rights, and other rights of TSA employees; and requires DHS to consult with the exclusive representative of TSA screening employees to carry out the conversion of those positions. The bill also permits the TSA to consult with organizations representing federal air marshals to address concerns, including mental health and suicide rates; directs the TSA to ensure its employees are provided proper guidance regarding prevention and protections against COVID-19; requires the TSA to provide a one-time bonus payment of $3,000 to each TSA employee carrying out duties that require substantial contact with the public during the COVID-19 national emergency; and requires the Government Accountability Office to report on implementation of the bill, TSA recruitment efforts, and specified TSA personnel policies.

Key facts

• Status In committee
• Introduced 2021-02-05
• Policy area Government Operations and Politics
• Cosponsors 231
• Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

Lead sponsor · Mississippi

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Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] introduced H.R. 903. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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