Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021

Summary

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

1. 26 May 2021

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 May 2021

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 26 May 2021 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Brian Schatz · D · Sponsor
• Gary Peters · D · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Bernie Sanders · I · Sponsor
• Mark Warner · D · Sponsor
• Maggie Hassan · D · Sponsor
• Chris Van Hollen · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Edward Markey · D · Sponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
• Catherine Cortez Masto · D · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• Michael Bennet · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Duckworth · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Jacky Rosen · D · Sponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Baldwin · D · Sponsor
• Ben Luján · D · Sponsor
• Ron Wyden · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• John Reed · D · Cosponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Cosponsor
• Angus King · I · Cosponsor
• Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
• Tina Smith · D · Cosponsor
• John Hickenlooper · D · Cosponsor
• Jon Ossoff · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Cosponsor
• Martin Heinrich · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Cosponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

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