Bills · HR 8411
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8411Transportation and Public Works
Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise
This bill increases the salary of most TSA workers by 15 percent and adjusts the agency's pay scales to improve recruitment and retention of airport security staff.AI-written
INTRO APR 21· LAST ACTION APR 22
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AI-writtenBoosts the pay of TSA airport agents and officers by 15 percent to help retain staff and improve airport security efficiency.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe TSA has historically struggled with high turnover rates and lower pay compared to other federal law enforcement agencies. If this bill passes, it could lead to better staff retention and higher morale at airport checkpoints, which often translates to more efficient security lines for travelers. If it doesn't pass, TSA may continue to face staffing shortages that can lead to longer wait times at airports during busy travel seasons.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases annual basic pay for career TSA employees by 15 percent.
This provides a significant immediate boost in income for frontline security workers.
PROVISION 02
Raises the minimum and maximum limits of all TSA pay bands by 15 percent.
This ensures that the entire salary structure shifts upward, allowing for future growth within those roles.
PROVISION 03
Excludes senior executives and high-level political appointees from the raise.
This targets the funding toward lower and middle-income frontline workers rather than management.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 22
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
APR 21
Introduced in House
APR 21
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
APR 21
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8411
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 21, 2026
Last actionApr 22, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 21, 2026
House BillHR 8411Transportation and Public Works
Original Legislation to Give TSA Employees a Raise
This bill increases the salary of most TSA workers by 15 percent and adjusts the agency's pay scales to improve recruitment and retention of airport security staff.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 21, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 22, 2026
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