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117th Congress > House > Vote 615
Clerk session vote number: 168
Sponsor: THOMPSON, Bennie (D-MS)
Description: Thompson of Mississippi Part B Amendment En Bloc
Bill summary: 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.
Bill titles: 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, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.; 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, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes.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, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
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