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InfrastructureH.R. 5109Comments

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

Official title: 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.

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Where the Bill Stands

  1. Introduced, done
  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
  4. Outcome, current stage

What This Bill Does

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.

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Timeline

  1. House floor actionsMr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  2. Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  3. SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  4. Floor Vote
  5. Passed the House
  6. House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
  7. House committee actionsSubcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
  8. House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
  9. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  10. House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
  11. Introduced
  12. Committee

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