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Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Sponsored By: Representative Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
Passed House
Summary
Expands access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) for people re-entering the workforce. It directs the Transportation Security Administration to write guidance that eases TWIC access, helps incarcerated people prepare applications, and supports appeals or waivers of ineligibility decisions.
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- Returning citizens: Requires TSA guidance aimed at reducing barriers for people released from incarceration who are otherwise eligible for TWIC. The guidance must be completed within 1 year.
- People still incarcerated: Directs TSA to include steps to help incarcerated individuals pre-apply or prepare applications for TWIC cards.
- Applicants facing denials: Calls for procedures to assist people seeking an appeal or a waiver of preliminary ineligibility determinations.
- Congressional oversight: TSA must brief the House Homeland Security Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee on implementation within 180 days after the guidance is finalized.
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Easier port worker ID access for returning citizens
If enacted, TSA would issue guidelines within one year to improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). The guidelines would help returning citizens, meaning people released from incarceration who are otherwise eligible. They would also help people who are incarcerated pre-apply or prepare TWIC applications. They would help applicants appeal or request a waiver after a preliminary ineligibility decision. TSA would brief House Homeland Security and Senate Commerce committees within 180 days after the guidelines are issued. This would not change who qualifies under current TWIC law or add new funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
MS • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
MS • R
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
TX • R
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
NY • D
Sponsored 5/15/2026
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/30/2026
Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
TX • D
Sponsored 6/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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