Bill · H.R. 5109· House(119-HR-5109)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
- Introduced
- 9/3/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 5109, known as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act or the TWICE Act, requires the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop specific guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program. Within one year of the Act's enactment, the Administrator must create guidelines to improve access for returning citizens, help incarcerated individuals pre-apply or prepare applications, and assist individuals requesting appeals or waivers for preliminary ineligibility determinations. Additionally, the Administrator must brief Congress on the implementation of these guidelines within 180 days after they are developed.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
It assists returning citizens, who often face economic hardship, in securing employment.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill facilitates employment for returning citizens by streamlining the TWIC card application process.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+4
By aiding job placement for returning citizens, the bill helps reduce poverty and recidivism.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improving access for returning citizens: Section 2(a)(1) requires guidelines to improve access to the program for individuals released from incarceration who are otherwise eligible, which helps them secure credentials for employment.
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Assisting incarcerated individuals: Section 2(a)(2) requires guidelines to assist individuals who are incarcerated in pre-applying or preparing applications for TWIC cards, making the process smoother for them before release.
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Helping with appeals and waivers: Section 2(a)(3) requires guidelines to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determinations of ineligibility for TWIC cards, ensuring people have support when fighting a denial.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that would cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)
- Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/15/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
- 6/30/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2026
- 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.
- 5/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/4/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 9/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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