"This legislation strengthens the Opportunity Zones with reporting requirements along with expanding incentives."
"I strongly supported that effort, and I was glad that we in Congress were able to fulfill TSA's request and fund critical improvements for the workforce."
"It is critical that Congress continues its efforts and its support for TSA's new pay system, which is having a significant positive impact."
"Pay raises are making an enormous difference in the lives of Transportation Security Officers, Federal air marshals, and other TSA employees across the country."
"I am proud to cosponsor Ranking Member Thompson's bill, the Fund the TSA Act, which would end the diversion of passenger security fees and raise fees by $2 per trip to provide TSA with the resources i..."
"Last year, TSA faced a major funding shortfall, as the agency sought more than a $1 billion increase to pay for salary raises and expanded collective bargaining rights."
"For fiscal year 2025, to continue these workforce initiatives, TSA has requested a $377 million increase for periodic pay raises and career ladder promotions."
"This year, for the first time, we introduced a bill with an equal number of Republican and Democratic original cosponsors."
"I urge my colleagues to support this legislation."
"We should not tolerate boondoggles as consumers, but we also should not tolerate them as taxpayers."
"Taxpayers deserve an accounting of why we are not getting what we paid for as promised."
"No, I do not trust him."
