119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 5109Passed HouseTransportation and Public Works
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy A. (D-LA)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 3, 2025
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In plain English
The Transportation Security Administration must develop guidelines to help incarcerated individuals in federal, state, and local prisons prepare and submit applications for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) before their release. The guidelines must also assist prisoners in requesting appeals or waivers if they receive a preliminary determination that they are ineligible for the credential. TWIC cards are required for workers who need access to secure areas of U.S. maritime facilities and vessels. Rep. Troy A. Carter (D-LA) sponsored the bill, which passed the House with bipartisan cosponsorship.
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House committee
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Sep 16
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
Sep 16
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 16
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Mr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
Sep 15
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Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
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Full action log
All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 16
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16
HOUSEThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5109.
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 16
HOUSEMr. Van Epps moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.
Sep 15
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
Sep 15
Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 119-827.
Jun 24
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
Jun 24
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24
HOUSESubcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Discharged
2025
Sep 4
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Sep 3
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Sep 3
Introduced in House
Sep 3
Introduced in House
All 7 cosponsors
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