HR 459
A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown.
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Bill overview
This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass legislation that would provide pay to Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) who are currently working without pay due to a partial government shutdown. The resolution highlights the impact of the shutdown on airport security, noting increased wait times and staffing shortages. It calls for congressional action to address the immediate financial hardship of TSOs and to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.
Key provisions
- Urges the U.S. Congress to enact legislation.
- Specifically targets the payment of Transportation Security Officers.
- Addresses the financial hardship caused by the current government shutdown.
- Recognizes the impact of the shutdown on airport security operations.
Who is affected
- Transportation Security Officers (TSOs)
- Passengers at airports
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- The U.S. Congress
Notable changes
- The resolution does not propose specific funding mechanisms or legislative details.
- It focuses on the urgent need for congressional action to provide immediate relief to TSOs.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Harkins
Cosponsors
R. Lee James
Robert Freeman
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