Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi NoemHe announced that he had decided on this with President Donald Trump Disbursement of a bonus of $10,000 to workers in Transportation Security Administration (TSAfor its abbreviation in English). The official confirmed that the target was Repay them for their efforts during the federal government shutdownWhich became the longest in the history of the United States.
As Kristi Noem explained in her speech from Minneapolis-Saint Paulin International Airport in Minnesota, US$1 billion will be given to TSA teams To improve agency operations. Moreover, he emphasized Delivering bonuses worth US$10,000 to workers.
“What we saw during that period was exceptional.”, The head of the Department of Homeland Security confirmed, referring to the work done by employees during the federal government shutdown.
He continued in the same vein: “We’ve seen people realize that their purpose is to serve people and get out Continuing to go to work, sometimes working extra shiftstaking care of others, but making sure we kept people safe and that our safety systems and standards were high.
Naomi He has already announced through his X account that payments will be made. “Americans can be proud of TSA workers across the country.” He wrote on social media: “Who continued to provide their services with excellence during the government closure period.”
As Noem explained Investing $1 billion for the TSA It’s about a major upgrade in the government agency’s controls.
Specifically, announce that they will buy New surveying equipmentX-ray and advanced imaging technology. While he stressed that the entity has not allocated funds for these tools “for more than a decade.”
According to a statement from Ministry of Transportation (a pointfor short in English), rewards will be sent no later than December 9th.
Along these lines, they warned against it Beneficiary workers will receive notification during the week of November 24 About the check they’re supposed to get.
A total of 776 TSA employees will receive the payment, the Department of Transportation confirmed For his performance during the government shutdown
Sean B. DuffyThe Minister of Transport supports the appreciation bonus for these workers: “These patriotic men and women did not fail for a single second and kept passengers safe during the lockdown.”.
“Democrats may not care about your financial well-being, but President Trump does. This award recognizes his dedication and sincere gratitude for his great efforts in service to the nation.”He added.
It is the same line that was revealed Brian Bedfordresponsible for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for its abbreviation in English: “I am very proud and grateful to the air traffic workers Who have worked through extraordinary operational challenges.