TSA Agents to Receive $10,000 Bonuses for Unwavering Dedication During Government Shutdown
As the 43-day government shutdown drew to a close, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem made a surprise announcement that would bring some much-needed relief to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. The bonuses, amounting to $10,000 each, would be awarded to "several thousand" agents who demonstrated exemplary service despite the challenges posed by the prolonged shutdown.
According to Trump administration officials, these top-performing agents received high performance marks from their supervisors and were recognized for their exceptional dedication during a time of unprecedented disruption. The announcement was made at a Houston airport, where Noem expressed her appreciation for the hard work and resilience displayed by TSA personnel throughout the shutdown.
While details about the bonus stipulations are still unclear, it is known that the payouts would come from carry-over funds allocated for fiscal year 2025. In a similar vein, President Donald Trump had previously recommended a bonus payout to air traffic controllers who maintained perfect attendance during the shutdown, with no instances of sick leave taken.
The gesture reflects Noem's administration's commitment to recognizing and rewarding TSA agents' unwavering dedication to public service, particularly in times of crisis.
As the 43-day government shutdown drew to a close, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem made a surprise announcement that would bring some much-needed relief to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. The bonuses, amounting to $10,000 each, would be awarded to "several thousand" agents who demonstrated exemplary service despite the challenges posed by the prolonged shutdown.
According to Trump administration officials, these top-performing agents received high performance marks from their supervisors and were recognized for their exceptional dedication during a time of unprecedented disruption. The announcement was made at a Houston airport, where Noem expressed her appreciation for the hard work and resilience displayed by TSA personnel throughout the shutdown.
While details about the bonus stipulations are still unclear, it is known that the payouts would come from carry-over funds allocated for fiscal year 2025. In a similar vein, President Donald Trump had previously recommended a bonus payout to air traffic controllers who maintained perfect attendance during the shutdown, with no instances of sick leave taken.
The gesture reflects Noem's administration's commitment to recognizing and rewarding TSA agents' unwavering dedication to public service, particularly in times of crisis.