HR5109FEDERALin_committee

Proposed bill requires TSA to assist incarcerated individuals in obtaining transportation worker credentials

Original 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.

June 24, 2026

transportation security reentry workforce development federal policy

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.Jun 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This measure aims to remove barriers to employment in the transportation sector for formerly incarcerated people by streamlining the credentialing process while they are still in custody.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Returning citizens

The bill creates new pathways for these individuals to apply for and appeal denials for transportation security credentials while still in custody.

Transportation Security Administration

The agency is tasked with developing new guidelines and providing administrative support for credential applications and appeals for incarcerated populations.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create guidelines that help incarcerated individuals apply for cards before their release. It also mandates that the TSA provide support for individuals seeking to appeal or waive a preliminary finding of ineligibility for the program.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This measure aims to remove barriers to employment in the transportation sector for formerly incarcerated people by streamlining the credentialing process while they are still in custody.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a TWIC card?

A is a security credential required for workers who need unescorted access to secure areas of the nation's maritime transportation system.

Who does this bill help?

The bill is designed to assist individuals currently in federal, state, or local custody who are preparing for reentry into the workforce.

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Focus on Pre-Release Credentialing

The bill represents a shift toward integrating federal security credentialing processes into the pre-release phase of incarceration.

Transportation Security Administration

Connected Entities

organizationTransportation Security Administration“The federal agency responsible for developing the new guidelines and assisting w”Map →

otherTransportation Worker Identification Credential“A security credential required for workers who need access to secure areas of th”Map →

Analysis Score

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Significance65
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Controversy15
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Entertainment5
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