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Congress·In Committee·S. 4073

Sen. Rosen Introduces TSA Pay Act of 2026 to Fund Airport Security During Shutdown

Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill guarantees that TSA employees continue to receive their regular paychecks, benefits, and allowances during the current government shutdown that began on February 14, 2026. It covers airport security screeners and other essential TSA staff who are typically required to work without immediate pay when government funding lapses.

    From policy text

    “such sums as are necessary to provide standard rates of pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments otherwise payable on a regular basis to employees of the Transportation Security Administration”
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  • The funding is retroactive to February 13, 2026, meaning workers would be paid for time they've already worked since the shutdown started. This prevents financial hardship for thousands of federal employees responsible for airport security.

    From policy text

    “This Act shall take effect as if enacted on February 13, 2026.”
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  • The bill is a temporary measure that remains in effect until full-year or continuing appropriations are enacted, or until the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2026. It specifically protects TSA pay but does not fund other shuttered parts of the government.

    From policy text

    “Appropriations and funds made available and authority granted under section 2 shall be available until whichever of the following first occurs”
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  • By guaranteeing pay, the bill aims to prevent staffing shortages at airports that could lead to longer security lines and travel disruptions. Past shutdowns showed that unpaid TSA workers called out at higher rates, causing significant delays for travelers.
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 12, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

Mar 12, 2026

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Upon enactment

TSA workers would receive back pay dating to February 13, 2026

If enacted, TSA employees would be compensated retroactively for all work performed since the shutdown started, closing any gap in paychecks.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4073
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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Cosponsors

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