WATCH Personnel Act of 2026 Workforce Assurance for Transportation...
Making continuing appropriations for essential Transportation Security Administration pay and operations during the lapse in appropriations beginning on February 14, 2026, and for other purposes.
HB8902 aims to ensure continued funding for essential operations and pay for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel during a potential lapse in appropriations starting on February 14, 2026. This means that TSA employees would continue to receive their salaries and benefits without interruption, ensuring smooth operations at transportation hubs and checkpoints across the country.
The bill directly impacts TSA employees, who would otherwise face a pay disruption, and indirectly affects the general public by maintaining the safety and security of transportation systems. This includes air, rail, and maritime transportation, which are critical for national security and the economy.
HB8902 was introduced on May 19, 2026, and has since been referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and the Committee on Appropriations. As of May 20, 2026, the bill is under review by these committees, and further actions will be taken to consider its provisions.
