HB5109Introduced in the House
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act TWICE Act
Introduced by Troy Carter, District LA-2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
September 16, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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