H.R. 903 · 117th Congress · House

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Feb 5, 21
Passed House
May 12, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

08May 6, 2022

Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021 or the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

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;
  • allows the TSA to provide more pay and benefits to TSA screening employees than would otherwise be authorized; 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 and TSA recruitment efforts, including the recruitment of veterans.
00Feb 5, 2021

Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021 or the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

This bill modifies the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel.

Specifically, the bill

  • within 180 days, 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 labor organization certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to carry out the conversion of such positions.

The bill also

  • directs the TSA to consult with public and private entities associated with the Federal Air Marshal Service to address concerns regarding federal air marshals, including mental health and suicide rates;
  • prohibits TSA employees from using or installing the social media video application TikTok on U.S. government-issued mobile devices;
  • requires DHS to prioritize the hiring of veterans, including disabled veterans; and
  • directs the TSA to ensure its employees are provided proper guidance regarding prevention and protections against the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).

Action Timeline

33
  1. MAY 16, 2022•IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 1097. (consideration: CR H4878-4896)

    4878Yea
    4896Nay
    0NV
  3. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R

    903, H.R. 2499, H.R. 5129 and H.R. 7691. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 903, H.R. 2499, and H.R. 5129 under a structured rule. H.R. 7691 is considered under a closed rule. Bills considered under the rule are debatable for one hour. The rule provides that H. Res. 1096 is adopted and amends H. Res. 188 by striking May 13, 2022 and inserting June 10, 2022.

  4. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 903.

  5. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment en bloc.

  6. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment en bloc, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cloud demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  7. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cammack amendment No. 3.

  8. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cammack amendment No

    3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Cammack demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  9. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guest amendment No. 5.

  10. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Guest amendment No

    5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Guest demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  11. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  12. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    Mr

    Gooden (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H4893-4894)

    4893Yea
    4894Nay
    0NV
  13. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  14. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #171

    205 - 216 (Roll no. 171).

    205Yea
    216Nay
    0NV
  15. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #172

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 172).

    220Yea
    201Nay
    0NV
  16. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #172

    220 - 201 (Roll no. 172).

    220Yea
    201Nay
    0NV
  17. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. MAY 12, 2022•Floor

    The title of the measure was amended

    Agreed to without objection.

  19. MAY 10, 2022•Floor

    Rules Committee Resolution H

    Res. 1097 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 903, H.R. 2499, H.R. 5129 and H.R. 7691. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 903, H.R. 2499, and H.R. 5129 under a structured rule. H.R. 7691 is considered under a closed rule. Bills considered under the rule are debatable for one hour. The rule provides that H. Res. 1096 is adopted and amends H. Res. 188 by striking May 13, 2022 and inserting June 10, 2022.

  20. MAY 06, 2022•Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security

    H. Rept. 117-310, Part I.

    117Yea
    310Nay
    0NV
  21. MAY 06, 2022•Committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security

    H. Rept. 117-310, Part I.

    117Yea
    310Nay
    0NV
  22. MAY 06, 2022•Committee

    Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.

  23. MAY 06, 2022•Discharge

    Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.

  24. MAY 06, 2022•Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.

  25. JUL 28, 2021•Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.

  26. JUL 28, 2021•Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  27. JUL 28, 2021•Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.

    19Yea
    11Nay
    0NV
  28. MAY 04, 2021•Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

  29. FEB 06, 2021•Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

  30. FEB 05, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  31. FEB 05, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  32. FEB 05, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  33. FEB 05, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

9

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

sscm00

Referred: May 16, 2022

Active

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

hsgo00

Referred: May 6, 2022

Active

Homeland Security Committee

hshm00

Referred: May 6, 2022

Active

Homeland Security Committee

hshm00

Referred: Jul 28, 2021

Active

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

hshm07

Referred: Jul 28, 2021

Active

Homeland Security Committee

hshm00

Referred: May 4, 2021

Active

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

hshm07

Referred: Feb 6, 2021

Active

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

hsgo00

Referred: Feb 5, 2021

Active

Homeland Security Committee

hshm00

Referred: Feb 5, 2021

Active