This bill extends federal civil service protections to Transportation Security Administration employees by converting them from TSA's current personnel management system to the standard federal employee system under Title 5 of the U.S. Code. The conversion, which must occur by December 31, 2024, would give TSA employees access to federal benefits, grievance procedures, and collective bargaining rights similar to other federal workers. TSA screening agents would gain the right to organize and bargain collectively at the national level within 90 days of enactment, while the bill preserves their existing pay, leave, and law enforcement availability pay. The legislation freezes current TSA personnel policies during the transition and requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish job classifications and pay structures for TSA positions. The bill also directs the Comptroller General to review TSA's recruitment efforts, implementation of the conversion, promotion and diversity policies, and workplace safety protections against harassment and assault, with reports due within one year. No specific funding amount is designated, but the bill authorizes whatever appropriations are necessary to implement these changes.
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