HR 903 United States House · 117th Congress

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

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.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2021

Committee Review

May 2022

House Passage

May 2022

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Feb 5, 2021 Last action May 16, 2022

Floor votes · House May 12, 2022

How they voted

220–201

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 428

May 12, 2022

D Democratic220

216 Yea 4

98% Yea

R Republican208

4 Yea 201 Nay 3

96% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

May 16, 2022

Committee

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

upper

May 12, 2022

Introduced

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

lower

May 12, 2022

Lower · Passed

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

lower

May 12, 2022

Lower · Passed

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

lower

May 12, 2022

Lower · Passed

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

lower

May 12, 2022

Introduced

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.

lower

May 12, 2022

Introduced

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

lower

May 12, 2022

Introduced

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.

lower

May 12, 2022

Introduced

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

lower

May 12, 2022

Introduced

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.

lower

May 12, 2022

Introduced

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

lower

May 12, 2022

Lower · Passed

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.

lower

May 10, 2022

Lower · Passed

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.

lower

May 6, 2022

Lower · Passed

Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.

lower

May 6, 2022

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Jul 28, 2021

Introduced

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

lower

Jul 28, 2021

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

lower

Jul 28, 2021

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.

lower

May 4, 2021

Lower · Passed

Committee Hearings Held.

lower

Feb 6, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

lower

Feb 5, 2021

Committee

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.

lower

Feb 5, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 231 co-sponsors