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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 11, 2019Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1140

Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020

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Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020

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 employees;
  • requires DHS to consult with the labor organization certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to carry out the conversion of such positions;
  • does not affect the prohibitions against disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the federal government;
  • expresses the sense of Congress that the personnel system used by the TSA provides insufficient benefits and workplace protections for its workforce and such personnel should be provided protections and benefits under the civil service system applicable to all federal employees;
  • directs the TSA to consult with public and private entities associated with the Federal Air Marshal Service to address concerns regarding federal air marshals, including mental health and suicide rates;
  • prohibits TSA employees from using or installing the social media video application TikTok on U.S. government-issued mobile devices;
  • 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 (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).

What just happenedMar 5, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2](D-MS)Sponsor
242 cosponsors233 D9 R
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  1. Mar 5, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Mar 5, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 5, 2020FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 90).

  4. Mar 5, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 90).

  5. Mar 5, 2020FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 175 (Roll no. 89).

  6. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

  7. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding at the end of section 4 the rule of construction which states the Secretary shall ensure that the Transportation Security Administration continues to prevent the hiring of individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime, and offense involving a minor, a crime of violence, or terrorism.

  8. Mar 5, 2020FloorH36100

    Mrs. Lesko moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H1517)

    Homeland Security Committee
  9. Mar 5, 2020FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  10. Mar 5, 2020FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Mar 5, 2020FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1140.

  12. Mar 5, 2020FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  13. Mar 5, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1515-1519)

  14. Mar 5, 2020FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1140 as unfinished business.

  15. Mar 5, 2020FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  16. Mar 5, 2020FloorH32340

    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.

  17. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mucarsel-Powell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  18. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mucarsel-Powell amendment No. 9.

  19. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 8.

  20. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cisneros amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  21. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cisneros amendment No. 7.

  22. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kim amendment No. 6.

  23. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 5.

  24. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 4.

  25. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 2.

  26. Mar 5, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 1.

  27. Mar 5, 2020FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  28. Mar 5, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1508-1514; text: CR H1509)

  29. Mar 4, 2020FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1140 as unfinished business.

  30. Mar 4, 2020FloorH32341

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

  31. Mar 4, 2020FloorH32340

    Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.

  32. Mar 4, 2020FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1140.

  33. Mar 4, 2020FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  34. Mar 4, 2020FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 877 and Rule XVIII.

  35. Mar 4, 2020FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1140 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that is shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 5, 2020, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2020.

  36. Mar 4, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 877. (consideration: CR H1485-1489)

  37. Mar 4, 2020FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 877 passed House.

  38. Mar 2, 2020FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 877 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1140 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that is shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 5, 2020, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2020.

  39. Feb 26, 2020CommitteeH12210

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 116-398, Part II.

    Homeland Security Committee
  40. Feb 26, 2020Committee5000

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 116-398, Part II.

    Homeland Security Committee
  41. Feb 26, 2020FloorH8D000

    SUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY - Ms. Underwood asked unamious consent that the Committee on Homeland Security be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1140. Agreed to without objection.

  42. Feb 21, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.

  43. Feb 21, 2020DischargeH12300

    Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  44. Feb 21, 2020Committee5500

    Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  45. Feb 21, 2020CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-398, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  46. Feb 21, 2020Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-398, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  47. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Homeland Security Committee
  48. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  49. Jan 29, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.

    Homeland Security Committee
  50. Mar 15, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

    Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee
  51. Feb 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  52. Feb 11, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Homeland Security Committee
  53. Feb 11, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  54. Feb 11, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 5, 202053

Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020

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 employees;
  • requires DHS to consult with the labor organization certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to carry out the conversion of such positions;
  • does not affect the prohibitions against disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the federal government;
  • expresses the sense of Congress that the personnel system used by the TSA provides insufficient benefits and workplace protections for its workforce and such personnel should be provided protections and benefits under the civil service system applicable to all federal employees;
  • directs the TSA to consult with public and private entities associated with the Federal Air Marshal Service to address concerns regarding federal air marshals, including mental health and suicide rates;
  • prohibits TSA employees from using or installing the social media video application TikTok on U.S. government-issued mobile devices;
  • 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 (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).
Reported to House, Part IFeb 21, 20208

Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020

This bill modifies the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel.

Among other requirements, 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 employees;
  • requires DHS to consult with the labor organization certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to carry out the conversion of such positions; and
  • does not affect the prohibitions against disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the federal government.
Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2019

Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2019

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the personnel system used by the Transpotation Security Administration (TSA) provides insufficient benefits and workplace protections for its workforce and such personnel should be provided protections and benefits under the civil service system applicable to all federal employees.

Among other things, the bill

  • 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 and other rights of TSA employees;
  • requires DHS to consult with the labor organization certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to carry out the conversion of such positions; and
  • does not affect the prohibitions against disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the federal government.
Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020 — Informed