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Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1856| Senate 
| Updated: 5/26/2021
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (45)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 and Federal Air Marshal Service 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 implement in-person or remote mental health programs at each field office of the Federal Air Marshal Service and consult with labor associations to address concerns regarding federal air marshals, including mental health and suicide rates; 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.
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Timeline
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-903
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-903
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-903: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022
Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement officersMental healthTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWorker safety and health

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1856| Senate 
| Updated: 5/26/2021
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 and Federal Air Marshal Service 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 implement in-person or remote mental health programs at each field office of the Federal Air Marshal Service and consult with labor associations to address concerns regarding federal air marshals, including mental health and suicide rates; 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.
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Timeline
May 26, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-903
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • May 26, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • May 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-903
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (45)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Thomas R. Carper (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-903: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesLabor-management relationsLaw enforcement officersMental healthTransportation safety and securityVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWorker safety and health