Federal · 119th Congress
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Policy areaTransportation and Public Works
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors7
Clay HigginsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · LA
Mike EzellRU.S. Representative · 4th District · MS
Bennie G. ThompsonDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MS
Morgan LuttrellRU.S. Representative · 8th District · TX
Daniel S. GoldmanDU.S. Representative · 10th District · NY
Lizzie FletcherDU.S. Representative · 7th District · TX
August PflugerRU.S. Representative · 11th District · TXOther titles4
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.Official Title as Introduced
To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop certain guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.Official Titles as Amended by HouseOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency ActShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
TWICE ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history15
Sep 16, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)
Sep 16, 2026
House · FloorMr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
Sep 15, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
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Documents6
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 15, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 3, 2025