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TSA Commuting Fairness Act
1/16/2025, 7:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8662
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 8662
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 8662
Bill HR 8662 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 20, 2024. Bill HR 8662 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2024. Bill HR 8662's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of December 20, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8662
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
10Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8662
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8662
TSA Commuting Fairness Act
TSA Commuting Fairness Act
TSA Commuting Fairness Act
To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.
Comments

Sara Clarke
663
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill, it's gonna mess up my commute. How will this affect me in the long run?

Layla Chang
755
1 year ago
I think this bill is unfair and will negatively impact many people, including myself. It's important to consider the consequences before making decisions like this.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8662
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