Summary
Raises the yearly pay for most Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers by 15 percent.
What does this bill do?
15% pay increase for career employees
Increases the annual rate of basic pay for each career employee of the Transportation Security Administration by 15 percent.
15% increase for TSA pay bands
Raises the annual rate of basic pay for each pay band within the TSA Core Compensation System by 15 percent.
Defines eligible employees
Specifies that 'career employees' who get the raise do not include senior executives, career appointees, or senior career employees.
Who does this affect?
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) career employees
What is the real world impact?
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Improves TSA workforce stability
A pay raise can help the TSA keep its experienced workers and attract new ones. Better pay often leads to happier employees and better job performance, which could improve airport security.
What problem does this solve?
Current pay rates for many Transportation Security Administration employees are not high enough. This bill solves the problem by increasing the yearly base pay for these workers by 15 percent.
When does this start?
The pay raise will start on the first payday after the bill becomes law.