Bill · S. 5487· Senate(119-S-5487)
TWICE Act
- Introduced
- 9/23/2026
- Last activity
- 9/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act or the TWICE Act. It requires the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop specific guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program. These guidelines must focus on returning citizens, incarcerated individuals, and people requesting appeals or waivers. The Administrator must develop these guidelines within one year of the Act's enactment. After developing them, the Administrator must brief certain congressional committees within 180 days on the implementation of this section.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+4
By improving TWIC program access for returning citizens and incarcerated individuals, the bill helps reduce employment barriers disproportionately affecting minority populations.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
The bill directs the development of guidelines to assist individuals requesting appeals or waivers of preliminary determinations of ineligibility.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+3
The bill provides supportive guidelines for returning citizens and incarcerated individuals to successfully navigate credential applications and appeals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1): This provision requires guidelines to improve access for returning citizens to the TWIC program, which could benefit individuals released from incarceration by helping them get into the program.
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Section 2(a)(2): This provision requires guidelines to assist incarcerated individuals in pre-applying or preparing applications for credentials, which could help people prepare for work while still incarcerated.
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Section 2(a)(3): This provision requires guidelines to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determinations of ineligibility, which could help people navigate the process if they are initially denied credentials.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens identified 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.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+4Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- 9/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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