| Bill | HR 5109 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 119 |
| Status | Active |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
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.
Bill Title
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2025-09-03: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 2025-09-03: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-03: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-04: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 2026-06-24: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
- 2026-06-24: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-06-24: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
- 2026-09-15: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
- 2026-09-15: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
- 2026-09-15: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
- 2026-09-16: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2026-09-16: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-09-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-09-16: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)
- 2026-09-16: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- 2026-09-16: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
- 2026-09-16: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)
- 2026-09-16: Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.