TSA employees would keep getting normal pay and benefits during a 2026 federal funding lapse. The bill uses temporary Treasury funding, then charges the cost back to TSA once Congress passes a 2026 spending law.
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Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.
Latest action on S. 4127: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects TSA employees who could otherwise have pay delayed during a 2026 federal funding gap. It also affects the TSA as an agency because it gives the agency a temporary way to keep payroll moving. Air travelers and airports could feel the effects if steady pay helps TSA keep normal staffing during a shutdown-type period.
Why this matters: TSA workers may still have to work when federal funding runs out, and this bill would help keep their paychecks coming. That could reduce financial stress for workers and help airports avoid staffing problems. The bill also matters for federal spending because it allows temporary Treasury payments without a fixed cap, then shifts the cost into later TSA funding.
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Officially: Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026
TSA employees would keep getting normal pay and benefits during a 2026 federal funding lapse. The bill uses temporary Treasury funding, then charges the cost back to TSA once Congress passes a 2026 spending law.
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Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362. (3/18/2026)
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