S. 4127: Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026

The Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 is a piece of legislation designed to ensure that the employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continue to receive their salaries and benefits during specific periods when funding is not available due to budgetary constraints. Here is a breakdown of what the bill encompasses:

Key Provisions

• Continuing Appropriations: The bill appropriates the necessary funds to provide standard pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments to TSA employees for the fiscal year 2026, starting from February 14, 2026. This is intended to cover periods when there might be a lapse in federal appropriations.
• Limitations on Funding: The funds authorized under this bill cannot be used to compensate TSA employees for any period during which they are already receiving payments from other sources. This means that if an employee is getting paid through other means, this funding won't apply to them for that time.
• Future Appropriations: Any funds spent under this bill will be charged against future appropriations once new funding laws are enacted. This helps to ensure that there is no double counting of expenses and that future budgets account for these expenditures.
• Compliance with Existing Regulations: The payments made to TSA employees will adhere to the existing laws and conditions governing pay and allowances as outlined in the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.

Duration and Termination of Funds

The appropriations made available by this bill will last until one of the following occurs:

• The enactment of a new appropriation that includes the amounts provided in this bill.
• The enactment of a new budget resolution without specific appropriations for this purpose.
• September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.

Effective Date

This bill is retroactively effective as if it were enacted on February 13, 2026, to cover any lapses that may have occurred prior to its formal passage.

Relevant Companies

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