Summary
Leaders from the TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA testified about how a partial government shutdown affects their agencies. Due to a funding disagreement in Congress, TSA employees have not been paid since mid-February, causing financial strains for many workers.
Key Facts
- TSA employees are not receiving paychecks due to a partial government shutdown.
- The shutdown is due to a disagreement in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
- Some TSA employees are struggling to pay bills and are making difficult financial decisions.
- High absentee rates at airports are leading to long security lines.
- Over 455 TSA workers have resigned during the shutdown.
- Union leaders report that financial issues, such as empty gas tanks and childcare costs, are affecting worker attendance.
