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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Bennie G. Thompson

Democrat · MS · Representative

Votes with party: 98.1% (538 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000193

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (181)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

2025-03-11

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2025-03-11
House Committee on Homeland SecurityReferred To · 2025-03-11

Previously

Oversight and Government Reform CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-11
Homeland Security CommitteeReferred To · 2025-03-11

Plain-English Summary

This bill would give Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers certain labor rights and protections that other federal employees have, such as the ability to collectively bargain and appeal disciplinary decisions. TSA screeners and other agency staff would gain stronger job security and a clearer process for addressing workplace grievances. The changes aim to improve working conditions and employee morale at the agency responsible for airport security screening.

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Subjects

Government Operations and Politics

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