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H.R. 903: Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021

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To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor and status

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Bennie Thompson

Sponsor. Representative for Mississippi's 2nd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 12, 2022
Length: 26 pages
Introduced
Feb 5, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Passed House (Senate next) on May 12, 2022

This bill passed in the House on May 12, 2022 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.

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Cosponsors

231 Cosponsors (217 Democrats, 14 Republicans)

Prognosis
30% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Position statements

Statement of Administration Policy

President Joseph Biden [D]: H.R. 903 – Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2022 (May 5, 2022)

What legislators are saying

“Rep. Payne, Jr. Votes to Increase Pay and Benefits for TSA Employees”
    — Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ10] (Co-sponsor) on May 12, 2022

“THIS WEEK IN CONGRESS- May 13, 2022”
    — Rep. Gregorio Sablan [D-MP] (Co-sponsor) on May 16, 2022

“Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act”
    — Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5] on May 12, 2022

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History

Feb 5, 2021
 
Introduced

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Jul 28, 2021
 
Ordered Reported

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May 3, 2022
 
On House Schedule

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May 3, 2022
 
Text Published

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May 6, 2022
 
Reported by House Committee on Homeland Security

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May 12, 2022
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Signed by the President

H.R. 903 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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