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Bennie Thompson (D-MS)

Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

H.R. 2086 · House bill Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 9 Republican cosponsors · See all 190 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Rights for the TSA Workforce Act," aims to improve the security and stability of the Transportation Security Administration. It does this by transitioning TSA employees to the personnel system used under title 5 of the United States Code. The legislation includes rules for converting pay, benefits, and leave to ensure stability during the transition. It also establishes new requirements for the Office of Personnel Management and the National Finance Center to handle payroll and human resources. Additionally, the bill mandates several oversight reports from the Comptroller General regarding recruitment, diversity, and workplace safety.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill protects and enhances the ability of TSA employees to organize and bargain collectively.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates several reports to Congress and the Comptroller General to ensure agency accountability.

  • Scored +6

    Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?

    The bill moves employees to a title 5 personnel system which enhances collective bargaining rights and protections.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.