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Legislation Will Help Ensure Hardworking Transportation Security Administration Employees Are Compensated For Commutes Between Airport Parking Lots And Duty Stations 

(Congressman Kennedy speaking on the House floor in favor of his bill.)

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) released the following statements after the House of Representatives approved the TSA Commuting Fairness Act (H.R. 862). 

“Now more than ever, it is critical that we provide our TSA workforce with the resources and support they need to keep our transportation system secure,” said Congressman Kennedy. “I am pleased that the House of Representatives passed my bill to lay the groundwork for TSA employees to be paid during long commutes from airport parking lots, bus, and transit stops to their duty stations. I’m proud of my work to help ensure TSA agents receive fair pay for their invaluable work and time.”  

“TSA officers play a critical role in keeping our nation’s transportation system secure, and they deserve fair compensation for the time spent navigating long and unpredictable on-site commutes,” said Congressman Garbarino. “With the House passage of this bipartisan bill, we are taking an important step toward ensuring TSA employees are treated fairly and have the support they need to carry out their essential duties.”

The measure addresses the long and uncertain on-site commutes many Transportation Security Administration employees face by directing a study to determine the feasibility of allowing TSA officers working at airport locations across the country to be compensated during on-site commutes. According to the Government Accountability Office, TSOs have reported it can take 45 minutes just to get from the airport parking lots or bus and transit stops to their designated duty location within the airport. 

More information about the TSA Commuting Fairness Act can be found here. 

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