Congress 117 - HR 903 - Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022

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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

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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.

Actions

May 16, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 12, 2022

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 12, 2022

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 12, 2022

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 172).
May 12, 2022

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 172).
May 12, 2022

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 216 (Roll no. 171).
May 12, 2022

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 12, 2022

Mr. Gooden (TX) moved to recommit to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H4893-4894)
May 12, 2022

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 12, 2022

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.
May 12, 2022

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Guest amendment No. 5.
May 12, 2022

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.
May 12, 2022

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cammack amendment No. 3.
May 12, 2022

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.
May 12, 2022

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1097, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Thompson (MS) amendment en bloc.
May 12, 2022

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 903.
May 12, 2022

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.
May 12, 2022

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1097. (consideration: CR H4878-4896)
May 10, 2022

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.
May 6, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
May 6, 2022

Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
May 6, 2022

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 117-310, Part I.
Jul 28, 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 11.
Jul 28, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2021

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
May 4, 2021

Committee Hearings Held.
Feb 6, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Feb 5, 2021

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.
Feb 5, 2021

Introduced in House

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