2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Rights For The
Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act Of 2021. In May
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
the adoption of "the rule (H Res 1097) that would provide for floor
consideration of the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act (HR 903)." The
vote was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a
vote of 217-202. [House Vote 144,
5/10/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1097]
2022: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted Against The Rights For The
Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act Of 2021. In May
2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
the "motion to order the previous question (thus limiting debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 1097) that would provide
for floor consideration of the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act (HR
903)." The vote was on a motion to order the previous question. The
House agreed to the motion by a vote of 218-203. [House Vote 143,
5/10/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/10/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1097]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required TSA To Brief
Congress On Reports Of Assault And Threats Made By A Member Of The
General Public Against A TSA Worker And The Preventative And Response
Measures Taken By TSA To Address Assaults And Threats. In May 2022,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc
amendments no. 1 to the Rights for the Transportation Security
Administration Workforce Act of 2021, which in part would "require the
TSA to brief Congress, within 90 days of the bill's enactment, on
reports of instances of physical or verbal assault or threat made by a
member of the general public against a TSA employee; procedures for
reporting assaults and threats; steps taken by the TSA to prevent and
respond to assaults and threats; related civil actions and criminal
referrals made annually since Jan. 1, 2019; and additional authorities
needed to better prevent or respond to assaults and threats." The vote
was on the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a
vote of 215-198. [House Vote 168,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
198;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required The Government
Accountability Office To Report On TSA's Efforts To Ensure Equitable
Recruitment, Hiring And Promotion Opportunities And TSA's Efforts To
Provide For Diversity Among Senior Leadership. In May 2022, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no.
1 to the Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce
Act of 2021, which in part would "require the Government Accountability
Office, within one year of the bill's enactment, to submit to Congress
a report on the Transportation Security Administration's efforts to
ensure that recruitment, hiring, promotion and advancement opportunities
are equitable and provide for demographics among senior leadership that
are reflective of the U.S. workforce demographics." The vote was on the
adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote of
215-198. [House Vote 168,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
198;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required TSA To Study The
Feasibility Of Permitting Certain Workers Who Carry Out Screening Duties
To Count Towards Their Working Hours The Time They Spend Traveling
Between Airport Parking Lots, Bus And Transit Stops And Screening
Checkpoints Before And After Working Hours. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1
to the Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce
Act of 2021, which in part would "require the TSA to submit to Congress,
within 270 days of the bill's enactment, a study on the feasibility of
allowing certain employees who carry out screening functions to count
toward their employment hours the time they spend regularly traveling
between airport parking lots, bus and transit stops and screening
checkpoints before and after their regular work day." The vote was on
the adoption of amendments. The House adopted the amendments by a vote
of 215-198. [House Vote 168,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
198;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required TSA To Submit A
Report Containing An Analysis Of The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
To Determine Job Satisfaction Rates Of TSA Workers And Retention
Rates. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted for en bloc amendments no. 1 to the Rights for the Transportation
Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021, which in part would
"require the TSA, within one year of the bill's enactment and annually
thereafter, to submit a report to Congress containing an analysis of the
Office of Personnel Management's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey to
determine job satisfaction rates of TSA employees; information relating
to retention rates of employees at each airport; and information
relating to actions taken by TSA to improve workforce morale and
retention; and authorize the TSA to communicate with organizations
representing federal air marshals to address concerns related to
equipment and training and work schedules and shifts, including mandated
periods of rest." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The House
adopted the amendments by a vote of 215-198. [House Vote 168,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
198;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Specified That TSA
Personnel System's Collective Bargaining Would Not Limit TSA's Authority
To Impose Without Delay New Security Screening Procedures Or Change
Existing Procedures To Address A National Security Or Public Safety
Threat. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted for an amendment to the Rights for the Transportation Security
Administration Workforce Act of 2021, which would "specify that nothing
in the bill could be construed to limit the Transportation Security
Administration's authority to impose without delay new security
screening procedures or requirements, or change, alter or modify
existing security screening procedures or requirements, to address a
national security or public safety threat, without regard to collective
bargaining." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 204-216. [House Vote 169,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
199;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Sunset The Bill
After FY 2022 If Sufficient Funds Were Note Specifically Appropriated To
Enact The Bill's Provisions. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Rights for the
Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021, which
would "sunset all provisions of the bill after fiscal 2022 if sufficient
funds have not been specifically appropriated to carry out the
provisions." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 200-221. [House Vote 170,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
200;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require TSA To Convert Its Employee
Personnel Management System To The Title 5 System Used For Most Federal
Civil Service Workers. In May 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Rights for the Transportation
Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021, which would "repeal the
Transportation Security Administration's special employment authority
and require the agency, within 180 days of enactment, to convert its
employee personnel management system to the Title 5 system used for most
federal civil service employees." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 220-201. [House Vote 172,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]
The Bill Would Specify That Non-Supervisory TSA Screening
Personnel Would Be Eligible For Collective Bargaining Until The
Title 5 Conversion, Consider The TSA Screener's Labor Union As Their
Exclusive Representative After Conversion, And Require DHS To
Consult With The Union Within A Week To Enact The Conversion.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "It would specify that
non-supervisory TSA screening personnel would remain eligible for
collective bargaining until the conversion; require the TSA
screeners' labor union to be considered their exclusive
representative after the conversion; and require the Homeland
Security Department to consult with the union within seven days of
enactment on its plans and deadlines to carry out the conversion."
[Congressional Quarterly,
5/12/22]
The Bill Would Bar TSA From Lowering Pay Or Benefits For Workers
During The Conversion And Specify That TSA Employees Would Maintain
Their Right To Strike. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Among other provisions, it would prohibit the TSA from reducing pay
or benefits for employees during the conversion, including with
respect to determining their years of service; specify that TSA
workers would continue to have the right to strike;" [Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22]
The Bill Would Require TSA To Grant A "One-Time Hazard Duty Bonus
Payment Of $3,000" To Each Worker Who Had Significant Public
Contact During The Coronavirus Pandemic. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "require the TSA to provide a one-time
hazard duty bonus payment of $3,000 to each employee who had
substantial contact with the public during the COVID-19 national
emergency;" [Congressional Quarterly,
5/12/22]
The Bill Would Require TSA To Provide COVID-19 Prevention And
Protection Guidance And Resources To Employees. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "require the TSA to provide guidance and
resources to employees regarding COVID-19 prevention and
protections;" [Congressional Quarterly,
5/12/22]
The Bill Would Authorize TSA To Collaborate With Organizations
Representing Federal Air Marshals To Address Issues Regarding
Health, Morale And Working Conditions, Including Required Periods Of
Rest. According to Congressional Quarterly, "authorize the TSA to
communicate with organizations representing federal air marshals to
address concerns related to health, morale and working conditions,
including mandated periods of rest." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/12/22]
The Bill Would Provide TSA Workers The Rights And Protections
Under Title 5 Of The U.S. Code, Which Would Enable TSA Workers To
Unionize And Enforce New Conditions For Determining Pay In
Accordance With The General Schedule Wage System. According to The
Hill, "The legislation calls for giving TSA employees the rights and
protections provided by Title 5 of the U.S. code, which is what
other federal workers are subject to. If passed by the Senate and
signed into law, TSA workers would be eligible to form a collective
bargaining unit. Additionally, the bill would enforce new terms for
determining pay in accordance with the General Schedule wage
system." [The Hill,
5/12/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For Amendments That Required The Government
Accountability Office To Report On TSA's Policies To Ensure Staff Safety
Regarding Workplace Harassment And Assault, Including Sexual Harassment
And Discrimination-Based Incidents. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for en bloc amendments no. 1
to the Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce
Act of 2021, which in part would "require the GAO, within one year of
the bill's enactment, to report to Congress on the TSA's policies and
procedures to ensure staff safety in relation to workplace harassment
and assault, including incidents of sexual harassment; incidents
motivated by an individual's ethnicity, religion, gender identity or
sexuality; and incidents in which the alleged perpetrator is a member of
the general public." The vote was on the adoption of amendments. The
House adopted the amendments by a vote of 215-198. [House Vote 168,
5/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
198;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
903]