HR 5729 115th Congress

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 115-230.

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Sponsors

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

R — NY

Summary

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 (Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards. These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program. (Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 (Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards. These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program. (Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards. These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program. DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 (Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards. These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program. (Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards. These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

Actions

2018-08-02T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-230.

2018-08-02T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 115-230.

2018-08-02T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-08-02T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2018-08-01T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-08-01T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2018-07-30T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2018-07-26T00:00:00

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437)

2018-07-26T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5437)

2018-07-11T00:00:00

Received in the Senate, read twice.

2018-07-10T00:00:00

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

2018-07-10T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5729)

2018-07-10T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5729)

2018-07-10T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5729.

2018-07-10T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5996-5997)

2018-07-10T00:00:00

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

2018-06-27T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.

2018-06-27T00:00:00

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.

2018-06-06T00:00:00

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

2018-06-06T00:00:00

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

2018-05-10T00:00:00

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

2018-05-09T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2018-05-09T00:00:00

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2018-05-09T00:00:00

Introduced in House

2018-05-09T00:00:00

Introduced in House

Policy Areas

Transportation and Public Works

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