[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1425 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1425

   Honoring Transportation Security Officers for their sacrifice and 
   dedication to public service during Federal Government shutdowns.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 13, 2026

   Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Homeland Security

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Honoring Transportation Security Officers for their sacrifice and 
   dedication to public service during Federal Government shutdowns.

Whereas the Federal Government experienced a partial shutdown from February 14, 
        2026, through April 30, 2026, constituting the longest partial 
        Government shutdown in the Nation's history;
Whereas Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) continued reporting to work 
        without pay, placing them under significant financial strain, causing 
        many to have to choose between, or forgo, basic necessities such as 
        transportation, child care, and housing;
Whereas many TSOs and other Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
        personnel live paycheck to paycheck and were forced to miss shifts to 
        work second jobs or leave the workforce entirely to support themselves 
        and their families;
Whereas many TSOs had not yet fully recovered financially from a previous 43-day 
        Federal Government shutdown, which concluded in November 2025;
Whereas TSOs serve a vital role in safeguarding the Nation by keeping airports 
        in the United States running smoothly and protecting travelers from 
        potential threats entering and leaving the country;
Whereas requiring Federal employees to work without compensation is unjust, 
        immoral, and inconsistent with the principles of liberty, justice, and 
        fairness for all;
Whereas TSOs' dedication, professionalism, and sacrifice are indispensable to 
        the security of the Nation, and as such, deserve recognition by Congress 
        and the American people; and
Whereas forcing TSA personnel to endure financial hardship during Federal 
        Government shutdowns, despite having no role in budgetary negotiations, 
        is shameful, immoral, unprincipled, and must end: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This resolution may be cited as the ``Original Resolution Honoring 
Transportation Security Officers for their Sacrifice and Dedication to 
Public Service During Federal Government Shutdowns''.

SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

    The House of Representatives--
            (1) stands in solidarity with Transportation Security 
        Officers (TSOs) and all Transportation Security Administration 
        (TSA) personnel;
            (2) thanks TSOs for their sacrifice and dedication to 
        public service during Federal Government shutdowns;
            (3) recognizes and affirms the critical importance of their 
        work in protecting the American people; and
            (4) remains committed to ending the unjust withholding of 
        TSA employee compensation during Federal Government shutdowns.
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