# 119-s-5487: TWICE Act

119-s-5487, TWICE Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-09).

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- As of: 2026-10-09
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5487
- Congress: 119
- Title: TWICE Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-09

## Summary

**Improve access to the TWIC program for people with past incarceration.** This bill would require the Transportation Security Administration to issue guidelines within one year and to brief Congress within 180 days after the guidelines are complete. - Returning citizens: helps people released from incarceration who are otherwise eligible by directing TSA to reduce barriers and clarify enrollment steps. - People in custody: enables pre-application or pre-enrollment preparation so incarcerated individuals can start the TWIC process before release. - Applicants facing denials: requires guidance to assist people seeking appeals or requesting waivers of preliminary ineligibility determinations for TWIC credentials.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier TWIC access for returning citizens: benefit, low. This bill would require TSA to issue guidelines within 1 year to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program. The guidelines would focus on helping returning citizens (people released from incarceration who are otherwise eligible), helping incarcerated peopl…

## Related bills

- 119-s-688: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026
- 119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-5487 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5487)

## Related
- [119-s-688: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-688)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4065)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5487 (as of 2026-10-09).