Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026
Sen. Rosen Pushes Bill to Pay TSA Workers During Ongoing Government Shutdown
Superseded
The companion bill in the other chamber is advancing instead.
→View advancing bill: Sen. Rosen Introduces TSA Pay Act of 2026 to Fund Airport Security During ShutdownLegislative Progress
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
TSA employs roughly 60,000 workers — a small fraction of the ~2.1 million federal civilian workforce — who would be guaranteed continued pay and benefits during the government shutdown. Since TSA agents are essential workers required to report to duty during a lapse in appropriations, this bill would eliminate the financial stress of working without a paycheck, covering the period retroactively back to February 13, 2026.
“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”
Milestones
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026
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