Bills · HR 1159
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1159Transportation and Public Works
Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act
INTRO FEB 10· LAST ACTION FEB 10
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COSPONSORS
20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would extend a significant federal benefit to a group of public servants who currently don't receive it, thereby addressing a perceived inequity. If passed, it would provide crucial financial support and recognition to the families of TSA officers who make the ultimate sacrifice or suffer severe, permanent injuries while protecting national transportation.
Without this bill, families of fallen or severely injured TSA officers would not receive this specific federal benefit, creating a disparity compared to other public safety personnel. This change would formally acknowledge the dangerous and critical role TSA officers play in national security, aligning their benefits with those of other first responders and offering peace of mind to their loved ones.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees in the list of eligible public safety officers.
This is the core change, extending a significant federal death and disability benefit to TSA officers.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that eligible TSA employees must be performing official duties related to protecting the Nation's transportation systems to qualify for benefits.
This clarifies the scope of coverage, ensuring the benefit applies to officers engaged in critical security roles.
PROVISION 03
Makes the eligibility for benefits retroactive, applying to injuries sustained by eligible TSA employees on or after October 31, 2013.
This provision means families of TSA officers who died or were permanently injured in the line of duty since 2013 could also receive the benefit.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
54
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 20 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 10
Introduced in House
FEB 10
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1159
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
Last actionFeb 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2025
House BillHR 1159Transportation and Public Works
Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act
INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
