H.R. 8411: Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise

This bill, titled the "Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise," proposes to increase the annual basic pay for career employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by 15 percent. This pay increase would take effect starting on the first day of the pay period that begins after the bill is enacted. The key components of the bill are outlined below:

TSA Employee Pay Increase

The bill mandates the following:

• The annual rate of basic pay for each career employee of the TSA will rise by 15 percent.
• The annual rate of basic pay for each pay band within the TSA Core Compensation System will also increase by 15 percent.

Definitions

To clarify the terms used in the bill:

• Applicable pay period: This refers to the first pay period that begins after the bill is enacted, and it must occur before the second pay period that follows the enactment.
• Career employee: This term designates any career agent or officer working for the TSA who does not hold a senior executive position, are not career appointees, or are not considered senior career employees as per federal regulations.

Implementation

The implementation of this pay increase is intended to enhance the compensation of TSA employees, which may address concerns regarding pay levels in relation to their responsibilities and the demands of their jobs.

Impact Scope

This legislation targets a specific group of federal employees at the TSA, focusing on career employees who are directly engaged in transportation security tasks across the country. The bill does not affect higher-ranking officials, leaving those pay structures unchanged.

Relevant Companies

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