HR 1140
116th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
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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
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Labor-management relations
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Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020
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Became law
Mar 5, 2020
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 90).
Mar 5, 2020
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 175 (Roll no. 89).
Mar 5, 2020
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Mar 5, 2020
Mrs. Lesko moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security. (text: CR H1517)
Mar 5, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2020
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 5, 2020
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1140.
Mar 5, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1515-1519)
Mar 5, 2020
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1140 as unfinished business.
Mar 5, 2020
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 5, 2020
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.
Mar 5, 2020
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 5, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1508-1514; text: CR H1509)
Mar 5, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 4, 2020
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.
Mar 4, 2020
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1140 as unfinished business.
Mar 4, 2020
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 4, 2020
Mr. Thompson (MS) moved that the Committee rise.
Mar 4, 2020
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1140.
Mar 4, 2020
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Cuellar to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 4, 2020
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 877 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 4, 2020
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 877. (consideration: CR H1485-1489)
Mar 4, 2020
Rule H. Res. 877 passed House.
Mar 2, 2020
Rules 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.
Feb 26, 2020
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.
Feb 26, 2020
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Homeland Security, H. Rept. 116-398, Part II.
Feb 21, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 116-398, Part I.
Feb 21, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 320.
Feb 21, 2020
Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
Jan 29, 2020
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged.
Jan 29, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jan 29, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Feb 11, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2019
Referred 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.
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2020 | House · vote #90 | On Passage | Passed | 230–171 | See who voted → |
| Mar 5, 2020 | House · vote #89 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Passed | 227–175 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
9
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
9 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 812 | Thompson, Bennie G. | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 811 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 810 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 809 | Cisneros, Gilbert Ray | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 808 | Kim, Andy | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 807 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 806 | Peters, Scott H. | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 805 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 804 | Rogers, Mike D. | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020
This bill modifies the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel.
Specifically, the bill
- within 180 days, 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, leave rights, 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;
- does not affect the prohibitions against disloyalty and asserting the right to strike against the federal government;
- expresses the sense of Congress that the personnel system used by the 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;
- directs the TSA to consult with public and private entities associated with the Federal Air Marshal Service to address concerns regarding federal air marshals, including mental health and suicide rates;
- prohibits TSA employees from using or installing the social media video application TikTok on U.S. government-issued mobile devices;
- requires DHS to prioritize the hiring of veterans, including disabled veterans; and
- directs the TSA to ensure its employees are provided proper guidance regarding prevention and protections against the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Cosponsors
228
D
Casten, Sean
VISCLOSKY, PETER
COOPER, JAMES
D
Slotkin, Elissa
D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
R
Joyce, David P.
D
Schiff, Adam B.
D
Horsford, Steven
D
Morelle, Joseph D.
R
Stauber, Pete
D
Costa, Jim
Davis, Rodney
D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
McKinley, David
D
Stevens, Haley M.
D
Case, Ed
D
Connolly, Gerald E.
DAVIS, SUSAN
Deutch, Theodore
D
Gomez, Jimmy
O'Halleran, Tom
Cicilline, David
Gabbard, Tulsi
D
Lieu, Ted
D
Matsui, Doris O.
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
PETERSON, COLLIN
D
Sherrill, Mikie
CLAY, WM.
D
Fletcher, Lizzie
McEachin, A.
D
Moulton, Seth
Porter, Katie
R
Smith, Christopher H.
D
Davis, Danny K.
D
Escobar, Veronica
D
Quigley, Mike
Allred, Colin
Butterfield, G. K.
D
Dean, Madeleine
D
Dingell, Debbie
D
Green, Al
Maloney, Sean
Pascrell, Bill
Sarbanes, John
D
Wilson, Frederica S.
YOUNG, DON
D
Bishop, Sanford D.
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