Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-903
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee hiring
Employee leave
Employee performance
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Labor-management relations
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Telephone and wireless communication
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: 

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_date: 2022-05-06
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2022-05-12
text: 

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.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-16
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 172).
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 172).
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 171).
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Mr. Gooden (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H4893-4894)
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guest amendment No. 5.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cammack amendment No. 3.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment en bloc.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 903.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-12
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1097. (consideration: CR H4878-4896)
action_date: 2022-05-10
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-310, Part I.
action_date: 2022-05-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-310, Part I.
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
action_date: 2021-05-04
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-05
text: Introduced in House