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TSA Workforce Rights Act: Equal Pay and Federal Employee Protections

This Act aims to enhance transportation security by stabilizing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workforce. It achieves this by transitioning TSA employees, including screening agents, to the standard federal personnel system (Title 5 of the U.S. Code), granting them full federal employee rights, including collective bargaining and standard appeal procedures. For citizens, this means a potentially more stable and motivated TSA workforce, leading to smoother and safer airport security operations.
Key points
TSA employees (including screening agents) will be converted to the standard federal personnel system (Title 5), ensuring they receive the same rights and benefits as other federal employees.
Guarantee of no reduction in pay: Employees transitioning to the new system will not suffer any decrease in their current rate of adjusted basic pay or law enforcement availability pay.
Full collective bargaining rights and standard grievance/appeal procedures (Chapters 71 and 77 of Title 5) are extended to screening agents.
Requires studies on TSA recruitment, promotion policies, leadership diversity, and policies regarding workplace harassment and assault to improve working conditions.
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Print number: 118_S_4334
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2024-05-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4334.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • TSA employees (including screening agents) will be converted to the standard federal personnel system (Title 5), ensuring they receive the same rights and benefits as other federal employees.
  • Guarantee of no reduction in pay: Employees transitioning to the new system will not suffer any decrease in their current rate of adjusted basic pay or law enforcement availability pay.
  • Full collective bargaining rights and standard grievance/appeal procedures (Chapters 71 and 77 of Title 5) are extended to screening agents.
  • Requires studies on TSA recruitment, promotion policies, leadership diversity, and policies regarding workplace harassment and assault to improve working conditions.
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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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