H.R. 8902: Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act of 2026
The bill known as the "Workforce Assurance for Transportation and Critical Homeland Personnel Act of 2026" aims to ensure the pay and operation continuity of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during periods when federal appropriations may lapse. It contains several key provisions:
Minimum Salary for TSA Personnel
The bill establishes a minimum annual salary of $40,000 for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) starting in fiscal year 2026. This salary will be adjusted for inflation in subsequent years, reflecting increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The adjustments will occur annually, starting on October 1, 2026.
Appropriations for TSA Operations
It appropriates necessary funds for fiscal year 2026 to maintain the TSA's operations and ensure staff are paid, particularly in the event of a lapse in appropriations starting on February 14, 2026. This includes:
- Standard pay, benefits, and other payments for TSA employees.
- A one-time bonus of $10,000 for each TSO employed as of February 14, 2026.
Bonus Payment Limitations
The bill specifies that the $10,000 bonus will not count as basic pay for retirement, life insurance, or other employee benefits.
Restrictions on Salary Payments
Funds under this act cannot be used to provide pay or bonuses to any TSA employee for any period during which they are receiving pay from other appropriated funds.
Term of Appropriations
The appropriations made available under this act will continue until one of the following occurs:
- The enactment of a new law that provides funds for the purposes outlined in this bill.
- The establishment of a regular or continuing appropriations resolution that does not include these funds.
- September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
Effective Date
The provisions of this act will take effect retroactively as of February 13, 2026, ensuring its application prior to its formal enactment.
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| May. 19, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| May. 19, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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