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TSA Pay Resumes as Lines Ease, but Workers Still Struggle and Congress Stalls

Industry leaders warn only a congressional funding deal will stabilize TSA staffing.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to pay TSA agents with funding some budget experts question.
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A sign marks the location of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters building in Washington, D.C., on March 30, 2026.

Overview

  • TSA officers began receiving backpay after a presidential directive, yet many say the money went straight to debts and some report missing amounts.
  • DHS said it is working with the USDA’s National Finance Center to finish processing a half paycheck from an earlier pay period and flagged possible bank delays.
  • Callouts have fallen to about 8.6% from over 10% during the shutdown, and several airports report shorter waits, though absenteeism remains above normal levels.
  • The House took no action on DHS funding during a pro forma session and could next consider a Senate bill Monday, with Congress on recess until April 13.
  • Delta CEO Ed Bastian criticized lawmakers over the disruption and paused VIP perks for members of Congress as airlines push for a legislative fix.