Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Workers as House Rejects Funding Bill – BT Gun Company

March 28, 2026

A group of TSA workers protesting outside a government building, with a sense of determination and frustration on their faces.

Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers who went on strike over unpaid furloughs. This action is seen as a victory for federal employees and a blow to Republican efforts to cut funding for the agency.

TSA Workers Go On Strike Over Unpaid Furloughs

In March 2026, TSA agents across the US began refusing to work due to unpaid furloughs, which were caused by Congress’ failure to pass a spending bill. President Trump’s executive order ensures that these workers receive back pay for the affected period.

However, this decision has been met with anger from House Republicans, who rejected a measure passed by their Senate counterparts that would have restored most funding for the TSA.