HR 5109 119th Congress

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Sponsors

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

D — LA

Summary

This bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop guidelines to improve access to a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for prisoners prior to their release. Specifically, TSA must develop guidelines to assist individuals in federal, state, and local prisons in (1) pre-applying or preparing an application for a TWIC card; and (2) requesting an appeal or waiver of a preliminary determination of ineligibility for a TWIC card. As background, a TWIC card is required by the Maritime Transportation Security Act for workers who need access to secure areas of U.S. maritime facilities and vessels. TSA conducts a background check to determine a person’s eligibility and issues the credential.

Actions

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules.

2026-09-16T00:00:00

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.

2026-09-15T00:00:00

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2026-06-24T00:00:00

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged

2025-09-04T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

2025-09-03T00:00:00

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

2025-09-03T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2025-09-03T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Transportation and Public Works

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