TSA Commuting Fairness Act

12/23/2024, 3:02 PM

TSA Commuting Fairness Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time TSA employees working at airport locations spend traveling between regular duty locations, airport parking lots, and bus and transit stops.

The TSA Commuting Fairness Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8662, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees who are required to commute long distances to work.

The bill aims to provide financial assistance to TSA employees who have to travel more than 50 miles to their assigned duty station. This assistance would help cover the costs of transportation, such as gas, tolls, and public transportation fees. The goal is to ensure that TSA employees are not burdened by excessive commuting costs and are able to focus on their important security duties.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that TSA employees are not unfairly penalized for commuting long distances. This includes protections against discrimination or adverse actions based on an employee's commuting distance. Overall, the TSA Commuting Fairness Act seeks to support and protect TSA employees who face significant challenges in commuting to work. By providing financial assistance and protections, the bill aims to promote fairness and equity for these essential security personnel.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8662

Introduced on
2024-06-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/30/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

TSA Commuting Fairness Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time TSA employees working at airport locations spend traveling between regular duty locations, airport parking lots, and bus and transit stops.

The TSA Commuting Fairness Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8662, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees who are required to commute long distances to work.

The bill aims to provide financial assistance to TSA employees who have to travel more than 50 miles to their assigned duty station. This assistance would help cover the costs of transportation, such as gas, tolls, and public transportation fees. The goal is to ensure that TSA employees are not burdened by excessive commuting costs and are able to focus on their important security duties.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that TSA employees are not unfairly penalized for commuting long distances. This includes protections against discrimination or adverse actions based on an employee's commuting distance. Overall, the TSA Commuting Fairness Act seeks to support and protect TSA employees who face significant challenges in commuting to work. By providing financial assistance and protections, the bill aims to promote fairness and equity for these essential security personnel.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Comments

APPROVED
SC
Sara Clarke
@orange_tangerine_watermelon13353
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess up my commute. How will this affect me in the long run?

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/26/2024

TSA Commuting Fairness Act

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time TSA employees working at airport locations ...


Latest Action12/20/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.