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H.R. 5109119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jun 24, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.
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HR 5109 directs TSA to help incarcerated people start TWIC card applications before leaving prison.
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The bill requires TSA to create guidelines within one year to let incarcerated people begin or prepare TWIC card applications before release, and to help those flagged as ineligible navigate the appeals or waiver process. TSA must also report to Congress on program improvements. It does not guarantee anyone a TWIC card or change eligibility rules.
People recently released from federal, state, or local prisons seeking maritime or port-related jobs, especially in states like Louisiana. TSA and maritime/energy employers who depend on workers holding TWIC cards are also affected.
Faster access to the application and appeals process could reduce delays in employment for people leaving prison, though eligibility standards themselves remain unchanged.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.