Pennsylvania HR459: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown.

What the bill says

A resolution Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown.

From the introduced text, March 26, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown. WHEREAS, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) are employees of the Transportation Security Administration and are responsible for screening passengers, baggage and cargo at airports across the nation; and WHEREAS, Operating as the front line of security at more than 400 airports, TSOs ensure safety by detecting prohibited items and verifying the identification of passengers; and WHEREAS, As of March 2026, TSOs are working without pay due to a partial government shutdown, and many are calling off sick or taking leave; and WHEREAS, Because of this situation, there are long lines for security screenings at airports and waits of up to three hours and longer are common; and WHEREAS, The Congress of the United States needs to enact legislation that provides funding for TSOs during the current government shutdown and provide a means by which this situation does not recur in the future; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown. 20260HR0459PN3095 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Patrick Harkins (D, 1) · primary sponsor
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Harry Conklin (D, 77)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Mandy Steele (D, 33)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 26, 2026

Common questions

What is HR459?

HR459 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown.

What does HR459 do?

In its own words: A resolution Urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation for the payment of Transportation Security Officers during a government shutdown.

What is the status of HR459?

In committee as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, March 26, 2026 (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HR459?

Patrick Harkins (D, 1), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR459?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr459