What does Preamble of Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 do?

This bill makes continuing appropriations for essential Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pay and operations. The appropriations are intended to cover a lapse in appropriations beginning on February 14, 2026. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes,' though these are not detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026.

What does CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION SECURITY of Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 do?

This section provides appropriations for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel during a lapse in appropriations for fiscal year 2026. Funds are allocated to cover standard pay, allowances, differentials, benefits, and other regular payments for TSA employees. Payments under this section are restricted if an employee receives similar compensation from other sources during the lapse. Expenditures made using these appropriations will be charged to future appropriations when enacted. Payments are subject to the requirements of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.

What does TERMINATION. of Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the termination conditions for appropriations and authority granted under section 2. The availability of funds under section 2 ends when an appropriation is enacted for the purposes outlined in section 2. The availability of funds also terminates if an appropriations resolution or Act is enacted without any appropriation for those purposes. As a final termination condition, the funds and authority expire on September 30, 2026.

What does RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE. of Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026 do?

This Act will have a retroactive effective date. The Act is intended to provide continuing appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration. The effective date is February 13, 2026.

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Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 3/17/2026

Author: Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill provides appropriations for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee pay and benefits during a lapse in appropriations beginning February 14, 2026.
Funds provided by this act will be charged to future appropriations when they are enacted.
The appropriations authority established by this bill will terminate when a subsequent appropriation is enacted or expires on September 30, 2026.

119th CongressintroducedS. 4422(In Committee)Official page

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