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H.R. 5109House119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed House

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop certain guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.

Also known as TWICE Act

Sponsored by Troy A. CarterRep. Troy A. Carter (D-LA)
Introduced September 3, 2025

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Updated September 17, 2026 at 4:44 AM UTC

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create new guidelines that make it easier for people to obtain a TWIC card. Within a year, the TSA must issue procedures that help people released from prison, those still incarcerated who want to start their applications, and anyone seeking to appeal a denial. After the guidelines are ready, the TSA must brief the relevant House and Senate committees on how they will be put into practice.

Key Provisions

  • Within one year, the TSA must develop guidelines to improve TWIC access for returning citizens (people released from incarceration).
  • The guidelines must also provide a way for currently incarcerated individuals to pre‑apply or prepare their TWIC applications.
  • Procedures must be established to help people request appeals or waivers if they are initially found ineligible for a TWIC card.
  • Within 180 days after the guidelines are completed, the TSA must brief the House Homeland Security Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on implementation.

Legislative Activity

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SenateIntro Referral Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

September 16, 2026

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

September 3, 2025

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Homeland Security Committee

September 3, 2025

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

September 4, 2025

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged

Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee

June 24, 2026

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Homeland Security Committee

June 24, 2026

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.

Homeland Security Committee

June 24, 2026

HouseCommittee

Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.

Homeland Security Committee

September 15, 2026

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.

September 15, 2026

HouseFloor

Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

September 16, 2026 • 11:34 AM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5896-5898)

September 16, 2026 • 11:34 AM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.

September 16, 2026 • 11:34 AM

HouseFloor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5896)

September 16, 2026 • 11:45 AM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 11:45 AM

HouseFloor

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 11:45 AM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

September 16, 2026

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Engrossed in HouseIssued September 16, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5109

AN ACT

To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop certain guidelines to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act or the TWICE Act.

2.

Development of guidelines and procedures to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program

(a)

In general

Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall develop the following guidelines relating to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program:

(1)

To improve access of returning citizens to the TWIC program.

(2)

To assist individuals who are incarcerated in pre-applying or preparing applications for TWIC cards.

(3)

To assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determinations of ineligibility for TWIC cards.

(b)

Briefing

Not later than 180 days after the development of the guidelines described in subsection (a), the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration shall brief the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the implementation of this section.

(c)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Returning citizens

The term returning citizens means individuals released from incarceration and otherwise eligible for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.

(2)

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

The term Transportation Worker Identification Credential means a Transportation Worker Identification Credential issued in accordance with section 70105 of title 46, United States Code.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2026.

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