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TSA Workforce Rights: New Employment Rules and Benefits

This act aims to improve working conditions and job stability for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. It brings TSA employees under the general U.S. government employment system, meaning new rights, benefits, and rules for pay, retirement, and unions. This is intended to provide greater protection and equal treatment compared to other federal employees.
Key points
TSA employees, including Transportation Security Officers and Federal Air Marshals, will be covered by the same employment rules as most federal employees, potentially improving their rights and benefits.
The act ensures that TSA employees will not face pay or benefit reductions due to these changes, and their prior years of service will count towards pay and retirement calculations.
TSA employees will gain full rights to form unions and engage in national-level collective bargaining, giving them more influence over their working conditions.
The act provides a one-time bonus of $3,000 for TSA employees who had substantial public contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reviews will be conducted on recruitment, promotions, leadership diversity, and workplace harassment/assault policies to improve the work environment.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-05-12
52%
For 220
Against 201
Abstain 0
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Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_903
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
Voting date: 2022-05-12
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 172
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_903.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • TSA employees, including Transportation Security Officers and Federal Air Marshals, will be covered by the same employment rules as most federal employees, potentially improving their rights and benefits.
  • The act ensures that TSA employees will not face pay or benefit reductions due to these changes, and their prior years of service will count towards pay and retirement calculations.
  • TSA employees will gain full rights to form unions and engage in national-level collective bargaining, giving them more influence over their working conditions.
  • The act provides a one-time bonus of $3,000 for TSA employees who had substantial public contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Reviews will be conducted on recruitment, promotions, leadership diversity, and workplace harassment/assault policies to improve the work environment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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