S. 1856 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021
S. 1856 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 26, 2021, sponsored by Brian Schatz with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 26, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021 or the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021 This bill modifies the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 43 Democrats, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 26, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (May 26, 2021)
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- H.R. 5763: Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021
- H.R. 3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
- S. 3580: Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
- H.R. 468: Expedited Delivery of Airport Infrastructure Act of 2021
- S. 516: Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act
- S. 3662: Preventing PFAS Runoff at Airports Act
- H.R. 7181: Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022
- H.R. 1082: Sami's Law
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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