Bill > S997

This bill aims to enhance the working conditions and rights of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees by transitioning them from the current TSA-specific personnel management system to the standard federal government personnel system under Title 5 of the United States Code. The bill provides a comprehensive framework for this transition, ensuring that employees will not experience pay reductions and will maintain existing benefits while gaining additional workplace protections. Key provisions include allowing screening agents to form collective bargaining units, preserving existing leave and compensation structures, and establishing national-level collective bargaining rights. The bill also mandates several reviews by the Comptroller General, including assessments of recruitment efforts, implementation of the transition, promotion policies, leadership diversity, and workplace harassment protections. Additionally, the bill requires the TSA Administrator to provide annual reports on workforce satisfaction, retention rates, and morale improvement efforts, and to communicate with Federal Air Marshal representatives about various personnel concerns. The transition to the new personnel system must occur no later than December 31, 2025, with specific safeguards to protect employees' rights and ensure a smooth conversion process.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/997/all-info