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119th Congress · H.R. 5109 · Passed Origin

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsLicensing and registrationsTransportation employees

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2026-10-31T02:42:11Z
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5109

Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 144 (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CARTER of Louisiana:H.R. 5109.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:This bill is introduced pursuant to the powers granted toCongress under the General Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl.1), and the Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl.18).[Page H3829]

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Passed Chamber of Origin
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] · [D-LA-2] · C001125
    Dem-LA-2 current · 3 terms · @RepTroyCarter · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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C001125
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current
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Troy A. Carter
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Troy
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Anthony
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Carter
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null
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1963-10-26
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M

Current term (3 total)

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LA
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2
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null
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Democrat
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null
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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null
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https://troycarter.house.gov
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442 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1802
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442 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-6636
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null
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 9
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 8
  • Health (house) · house · rank 12
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 20 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 13 · site
  • Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability (house) · house · rank 3
  • Transportation and Maritime Security (house) · house · rank 3

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 200 Derbigny St, Suite 3200, Gretna Courthouse, Gretna, LA, 70053 · 29.9159844,-90.0676331
  • 3401 General DeGaulle Dr, Suite 100, New Orleans, LA, 70114 · 504-381-3970 · 29.924804,-90.0244505
  • 650 Poydras St, Suite 2525, New Orleans, LA, 70130 · 504-288-3777 · 29.9488746,-90.0701146
  • 801 Harding Blvd, T.H. Harris Hall, Baton Rouge, LA, 70807 · 30.5204744,-91.1855444
  • 615 E. Worthy St, Rm 107, Ascension Parish Government Bldg, Gonzales, LA, 70737 · By appointment only · 30.2243054,-90.9174972
  • 925 W. Edenborne Pkwy, Room T117, River Parishes Community College Gonzales Technical Training Center, Gonzales, LA, 70737 · 30.1909973,-90.933357

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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CARTER, TROY A. SR.
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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null
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2020-11-24
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2024-12-20
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2024-12-20
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,412,697.07
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$1,539,320.56
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$382,785.66
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$24,914.16
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-07-18

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (7)

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · [R-LA-3] · H001077 · Co-sponsored 2025-09-03 · original
    Rep-LA-3 current · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] · [D-MS-2] · T000193 · Co-sponsored 2025-10-03
    Dem-MS-2 current · 17 terms · @BennieGThompson · 6 district offices
  • Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] · [R-MS-4] · E000235 · Co-sponsored 2025-10-03
    Rep-MS-4 current · 2 terms · @RepEzell · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · [R-TX-8] · L000603 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-12
    Rep-TX-8 current · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell · 1 district office
  • Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] · [D-NY-10] · G000599 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-15
    Dem-NY-10 current · 2 terms · @RepDanGoldman · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-30
    Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices
  • Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] · [D-TX-7] · F000468 · Co-sponsored 2026-06-30
    Dem-TX-7 current · 4 terms · @RepFletcher · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-09-16T22:09:23ZReferred To
  • Homeland Security Committee [House Standing]
    2026-09-15T16:53:32ZReported By
    2026-06-24T20:42:56ZMarkup By
    2025-09-03T14:02:40ZReferred To
    ↳ Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (18)

  • 2026-09-16IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2026-09-16 11:45:10FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-16 11:45:08FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-09-16 11:45:07FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)
  • 2026-09-16 11:45:07Floor8000via Library of Congress
    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 11:34:10FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
  • 2026-09-16 11:34:09FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)
  • 2026-09-16 11:34:05FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-09-15CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
  • 2026-09-15CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
  • 2026-09-15Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-06-24Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
  • 2025-09-04Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  • 2025-09-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  • 2025-09-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-09-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-09-22T05:38:23Z
    Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-09-22T05:38:23Z
    TWICE Act
  • Display Title2026-09-19T23:38:32Z
    Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
  • Official Titles as Amended by HouseEHH2026-09-17T08:08:20Z
    To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop certain guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.
  • Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-09-17T04:38:39Z
    To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop certain guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-09-17T04:38:39Z
    Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-09-06T07:33:20Z
    To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Transportation and Public Works

Summaries

00 · 2025-09-03 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HR 7223 (118) To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2024-02-05 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • S 5487 (119) TWICE Act
    Latest: 2026-09-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-827

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 5109, a bill to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens’ access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of federal, state, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of in2026-08-19T17:11:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 24, 2026

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