HR-1140 : Still Just a Bill

Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2019

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the personnel system used by the Transpotation Security Administration (TSA) provides insufficient benefits and workplace protections for its workforce and such personnel should be provided protections and benefits under the civil service system applicable to all federal employees.

Among other things, the bill

  • eliminates personnel authorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation governing the conditions of employment for TSA employees, thus making TSA employees subject to the personnel management system applicable to other federal employees;
  • sets forth transition rules that protect the pay rates and other rights of TSA employees;
  • requires DHS to consult with the labor organization certified by the Federal Labor Relations Authority to carry out the conversion of such positions; and
  • does not affect the prohibitions against disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the federal government.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-05IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2020-03-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-05VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 90).House floor actions
2020-03-05VoteOn motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 175 (Roll no. 89).House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lesko motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding at the end of section 4 the rule of construction which states the Secretary shall ensure that the Transportation Security Administration continues to prevent the hiring of individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime, and offense involving a minor, a crime of violence, or terrorism.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorMrs. Lesko moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H1517)House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1140.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1515-1519)House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1140 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorMr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Mucarsel-Powell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mucarsel-Powell amendment No. 9.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Spanberger amendment No. 8.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cisneros amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Thompson (MS) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cisneros amendment No. 7.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kim amendment No. 6.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brown (MD) amendment No. 5.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 4.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose (NY) amendment No. 2.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 877, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rogers (AL) amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2020-03-05FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1508-1514; text: CR H1509)House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1140 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorMr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1140.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 877 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1140 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that is shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 5, 2020, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2020.House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 877. (consideration: CR H1485-1489)House floor actions
2020-03-04FloorRule H. Res. 877 passed House.House floor actions
2020-03-02FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 877 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1140 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution provides that is shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 5, 2020, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2020.House floor actions
2020-02-26CommitteeSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 116-398, Part II.House floor actions
2020-02-26FloorSUPPLEMENTAL FILING AUTHORITY - Ms. Underwood asked unamious consent that the Committee on Homeland Security be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1140. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-02-21CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.House floor actions
2020-02-21DischargeCommittee on Oversight and Reform discharged.House floor actions
2020-02-21CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-398, Part I.House floor actions
2020-01-29CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended).House committee actions
2020-01-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2020-01-29CommitteeSubcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.House committee actions
2019-03-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.House committee actions
2019-02-11IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-02-11IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-02-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Aviation and airports
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employee hiring
  • Employee leave
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Labor-management relations
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Mental health
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
  • Worker safety and health

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