Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022
Latest action · May 16, 2022 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2021
- Passed HouseMay 12, 2022
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Recorded votes 5
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 172 | On Passage | Passed220–201 | May 12, 2022 |
| House 171 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed205–216 | May 12, 2022 |
| House 170 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed200–221 | May 12, 2022 |
| House 169 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed204–216 | May 12, 2022 |
| House 168 | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to215–198 | May 12, 2022 |
Cosponsors 231
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 5, 2021 to May 6, 2022, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Original | Feb 5, 2021 |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Feb 5, 2021 |
| D-CA | Lucille Roybal-Allard | Original | Feb 5, 2021 |
| D-OR | Peter A. DeFazio | Original | Feb 5, 2021 |
| D-CT | Rosa L. DeLauro | Original | Feb 5, 2021 |
| D-WA | Adam Smith | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-NY | Adriano Espaillat | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-CA | Alan S. Lowenthal | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-NJ | Albio Sires | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-NJ | Andy Kim | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-MI | Andy Levin | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-IL | Bill Foster | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-NJ | Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Feb 18, 2021 | |
| R-PA | Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Feb 18, 2021 |
Actions 29
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 16, 2022Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- May 12, 2022Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1097. (consideration: CR H4878-4896)
- May 12, 2022DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cammack amendment No. 3.
- May 12, 2022DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guest amendment No. 5.
- May 12, 2022DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment en bloc.
Amendments 4
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAmdt 197 | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-40, modified by the amendment printed in part A of this report is considered adopted. | Rules Committee | On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. |
| HAmdt 198 | Amendments en bloc comprised of amendments numbered 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8, printed in Part B of House Report 117-320. | Bennie G. Thompson D-MS | On agreeing to the Thompson (MS) amendments (A002) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 198 (Roll n |
| HAmdt 199 | Amendment sought to clarify that nothing in the bill should be construed to limit the TSA Administrators authority to immediately impose new security screening procedures or requirements or to address a national security or public safety threat. | Kat Cammack R-FL | On agreeing to the Cammack amendment (A003) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 169). |
| HAmdt 200 | Amendment sought to require that if sufficient funds are not specifically appropriated to carry out this Act, funds will sunset at the end of fiscal year 2022. | Michael Guest R-MS | On agreeing to the Guest amendment (A004) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 221 (Roll no. 170). |
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1097 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 903) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, | Related bill | May 10, 2022 |
| S 1856 | Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021 | Related bill | May 26, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
- 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 Operations and Politics
- 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
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 16, 2022Referred in Senate
- May 12, 2022Engrossed in House
- May 6, 2022Reported in House
- Feb 5, 2021Introduced in House
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