Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
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Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act, would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop guidelines to help incarcerated individuals obtain a TWIC card before their release from federal, state, or local prisons. The TSA would create procedures to assist these individuals in applying for or preparing applications for TWIC cards and in requesting appeals or waivers if they are initially found ineligible.
A TWIC card is necessary for workers needing access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels. The TSA currently processes background checks to determine eligibility for these cards. This legislation aims to improve access for individuals who are incarcerated and who are otherwise eligible to receive a TWIC card upon their release.
The bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now proceed to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would become law. The TSA would then have one year to develop the specified guidelines.
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Official 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.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5109 do?
- This bill, the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act, would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop guidelines to help incarcerated individuals obtain a TWIC card before their release from federal, state, or local prisons. The TSA would create procedures to assist these individuals in applying for or preparing applications for TWIC cards and in requesting appeals or waivers if they are initially found ineligible. A TWIC card is necessary for workers needing access to secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels. The TSA currently processes background checks to determine eligibility for these cards. This legislation aims to improve access for individuals who are incarcerated and who are otherwise eligible to receive a TWIC card upon their release. The bill has passed the House of Representatives and will now proceed to the Senate for consideration. If passed by the Senate, it would become law. The TSA would then have one year to develop the specified guidelines.
- Has H.R. 5109 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5109. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5109?
- H.R. 5109 was sponsored by Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5109?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (16 Sep 2026).
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