Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
The Good Jobs for Good Airports Act establishes new federal standards to ensure that workers at small, medium, and large hub airports receive a living wage and adequate health benefits. It defines "covered service workers" to include employees in roles such as baggage handling, passenger assistance, security, ticketing, and concession services, regardless of whether they are directly hired by the airport or work for a contractor. Under the bill, employers must pay these workers at least the higher of the federal Service Contract Act wage rates or applicable state and local minimum wages, and they must provide similar fringe benefits. To enforce these rules, the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Transportation will have the authority to investigate violations, issue penalties, and require employers to submit monthly compliance certifications. Additionally, the law allows private individuals to file lawsuits against non-compliant employers and mandates annual reports to Congress on the implementation of these labor standards.
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Introduced Jul 14, 2026
Last action Jul 14, 2026
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Jul 14, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jul 14, 2026
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
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Edward J. Markey
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Alex Padilla
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Bernard Sanders
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Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
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Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
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Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
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