Bills · S 1483
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1483CommutingGovernment studies and investigations
TSA Commuting Fairness Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a potential fairness issue for thousands of TSA employees who spend unpaid time navigating large airport complexes just to get to their actual work stations. For many, this isn't traditional commuting but an extension of their workday within their workplace.
If this bill leads to changes, it could improve morale and financial well-being for TSA employees by ensuring they are compensated for all the time they spend getting to and from their specific post within an airport. This could help the TSA recruit and retain staff in a challenging work environment. If the bill does not become law, or if the study doesn't recommend changes, TSA employees would continue to spend this time unpaid, potentially contributing to ongoing concerns about compensation and work conditions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to conduct a feasibility study.
This initiates a formal inquiry into a significant employee compensation issue, laying the groundwork for potential future policy changes.
PROVISION 02
The study must examine the possibility of treating the travel time between airport parking/transit and duty locations as on-duty hours for TSA employees.
This focuses the study on a specific, currently uncompensated, part of a TSA employee's workday that is directly related to their job site.
PROVISION 03
The study must consider factors like time needed at different airport sizes, potential benefits for employees and the TSA, and estimated costs.
This ensures a comprehensive analysis of the practical implications, financial impact, and potential advantages of such a policy change.
PROVISION 04
The TSA Administrator must submit the completed study to specific committees in the House and Senate within 270 days of the bill's enactment.
This provision sets a clear deadline for the study and ensures that Congress receives the findings to inform potential legislative action.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 10
Introduced in Senate
APR 10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1483
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 10, 2025
Last actionApr 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025
Senate BillS 1483CommutingGovernment studies and investigations
TSA Commuting Fairness Act
INTRODUCED APR 10, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 10, 2025
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