TSA Commuting Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-19T13:27:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 862 TSA Commuting Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/19/2025, 1:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 862

Bill 119 HR 862, also known as the "TSA Family and Medical Leave Act," aims to alleviate the commuting challenges faced by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. The bill seeks to provide these employees with the option to telework, allowing them to work remotely from home or another location, in order to reduce the time and financial burden of commuting to their workplace.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for TSA employees to take advantage of flexible work schedules and alternative work arrangements, such as compressed workweeks or job sharing. These options are intended to provide employees with greater flexibility in managing their work-life balance and reducing the stress and strain of commuting to and from work.

Furthermore, the bill also addresses the need for TSA employees to have access to family and medical leave benefits. It includes provisions for paid leave for employees who need to take time off to care for a family member or address their own medical needs. This is aimed at supporting the well-being and overall health of TSA employees, while also ensuring that they are able to fulfill their work responsibilities without undue hardship. Overall, Bill 119 HR 862 seeks to improve the quality of life for TSA employees by reducing the commuting burdens they face and providing them with greater flexibility and support in managing their work and personal responsibilities.

Congressional Summary of HR 862

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 862

Bill HR 862 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 862 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 862's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 862

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 862

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 862

To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.

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