HR. 5109In Committee

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Directs TSA to create guidelines that improve pre-release access to Transportation Worker Identification Credential applications and related appeals for people in prison

Key points
  • Direct TSA guidelines
  • Allow TWIC preapplication preparation
  • Allow TWIC appeal requests
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-09-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Congressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDetention of personsLicensing and registrationsTransportation and Public WorksTransportation employees
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