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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This amendment proposes moving Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees from their current personnel management system to the standard federal civil service system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The bill mandates that this transition must not result in pay cuts for employees and establishes new requirements for , workplace safety, and congressional oversight.
If enacted, this legislation would change the legal employment rights, status, and pay protections for the entire TSA workforce, transitioning them to standard federal civil service rules by December 31, 2026.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
TSA employees
Their personnel management system, pay protections, and collective bargaining rights will be transitioned to Title 5 standards.
Federal Air Marshals
The bill mandates specific communication between the Administrator and their representative organizations regarding morale, mental health, and shift schedules.
Department of Homeland Security
The Secretary is tasked with managing the transition, providing reports to Congress, and consulting with labor representatives.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will TSA employees lose pay during this transition?
Does this bill allow TSA workers to go on strike?
When will the transition to the new personnel system be complete?
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Transition to Civil Service
The bill represents a significant shift in policy by moving the TSA away from its unique, flexible personnel management system toward the standard federal civil service framework.
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