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TSA Commuting Fairness Act
3/19/2025, 1:27 PM
Summary of Bill HR 862
Bill 119 HR 862, also known as the "TSA Family and Medical Leave Act," aims to alleviate the commuting challenges faced by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. The bill seeks to provide these employees with the option to telework, allowing them to work remotely from home or another location, in order to reduce the time and financial burden of commuting to their workplace.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for TSA employees to take advantage of flexible work schedules and alternative work arrangements, such as compressed workweeks or job sharing. These options are intended to provide employees with greater flexibility in managing their work-life balance and reducing the stress and strain of commuting to and from work.
Furthermore, the bill also addresses the need for TSA employees to have access to family and medical leave benefits. It includes provisions for paid leave for employees who need to take time off to care for a family member or address their own medical needs. This is aimed at supporting the well-being and overall health of TSA employees, while also ensuring that they are able to fulfill their work responsibilities without undue hardship. Overall, Bill 119 HR 862 seeks to improve the quality of life for TSA employees by reducing the commuting burdens they face and providing them with greater flexibility and support in managing their work and personal responsibilities.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for TSA employees to take advantage of flexible work schedules and alternative work arrangements, such as compressed workweeks or job sharing. These options are intended to provide employees with greater flexibility in managing their work-life balance and reducing the stress and strain of commuting to and from work.
Furthermore, the bill also addresses the need for TSA employees to have access to family and medical leave benefits. It includes provisions for paid leave for employees who need to take time off to care for a family member or address their own medical needs. This is aimed at supporting the well-being and overall health of TSA employees, while also ensuring that they are able to fulfill their work responsibilities without undue hardship. Overall, Bill 119 HR 862 seeks to improve the quality of life for TSA employees by reducing the commuting burdens they face and providing them with greater flexibility and support in managing their work and personal responsibilities.
Congressional Summary of HR 862
TSA Commuting Fairness Act
This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to submit to Congress a study on the feasibility of treating as on-duty hours the time TSA employees working at airport locations spend traveling between regular duty locations, airport parking lots, and bus and transit stops.
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Current Status of Bill HR 862
Bill HR 862 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 862 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 862's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 862
Total Number of Sponsors
13Democrat Sponsors
13Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 862
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 862
To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.
To reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes.
Comments

Ayla Boykin
30,041
11 months ago
This bill is so unfair, it's gonna mess everything up for us.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 862
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