H.R. 5109: 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.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-03 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] |
| Policy area | Transportation and Public Works |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-24 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Clay Higgins | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-09-03 |
| Bennie G. Thompson | D MS 2025-10-03 |
| Mike Ezell | R MS 2025-10-03 |
| Morgan Luttrell | R TX 2026-05-12 |
| Daniel S. Goldman | D NY 2026-05-15 |
| August Pfluger | R TX 2026-06-30 |
| Lizzie Fletcher | D TX 2026-06-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5109 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5109?
H.R. 5109 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5109 are available on congress.gov.
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