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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
Sponsor
Troy A. Carter, D-LA-2
3 terms · @RepTroyCarter
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442 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1802 · 202-225-6636
Cosponsors (7)
  • Clay Higgins, R-LA-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Sep 3, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins
  • Bennie G. Thompson, D-MS-2
    Co-sponsored Oct 3, 2025 · 17 terms · @BennieGThompson
  • Mike Ezell, R-MS-4
    Co-sponsored Oct 3, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepEzell
  • Morgan J. Luttrell, R-TX-8
    Co-sponsored May 12, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell
  • Dan S. Goldman, D-NY-10
    Co-sponsored May 15, 2026 · 2 terms · @RepDanGoldman
  • August L. Pfluger II, R-TX-11
    Co-sponsored Jun 30, 2026 · 3 terms · @RepPfluger
  • Lizzie Fletcher, D-TX-7
    Co-sponsored Jun 30, 2026 · 4 terms · @RepFletcher
Committees (2)
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Sep 16, 2026
  • Homeland Security Committee
    House Standing · Activity Sep 15, 2026
Actions (18)
  1. Sep 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  2. Sep 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Sep 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)
  4. Sep 16, 2026 · via 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.
  5. Sep 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
  6. Sep 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)
  7. Sep 16, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  8. Sep 16, 2026 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  9. Sep 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
  10. Sep 15, 2026 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
  11. Sep 15, 2026 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
  12. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
  13. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Jun 24, 2026 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
  15. Sep 4, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  16. Sep 3, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  17. Sep 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  18. Sep 3, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
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TWICE Act

IntroducedSep 3, 2025
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
RelatedH.R. 7223 · S. 5487
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Constitutional authority cited

[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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