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HR7223FEDERALSession 118Federal Billin committee

HR 7223 directs TSA to improve returning citizens' access to TWIC cards and application assistance in prisons

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.

Last action · February 5, 2024: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

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What This Bill Would Do

The Transportation Security Administration must develop guidelines to help incarcerated individuals pre-apply for cards and assist them with appeals or waivers regarding eligibility.

Why it matters

Changes how returning citizens interact with federal security credentialing by establishing structured pre-application and assistance procedures while they are still in custody.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

returning citizens

Individuals leaving custody receive structured assistance in pre-applying for TWIC cards and handling appeals or waivers for ineligibility determinations.

Directly affected

Transportation Security Administration

The agency is required to develop new guidelines and assist incarcerated individuals with TWIC pre-applications and appeals.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to develop the new guidelines under this bill?

The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States.

What specific program does this legislation target?

The (TWIC) program.

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Where This Stands

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

Last action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.Feb 5, 2024

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Connected Entities

Transportation Security Administration, Transportation Worker Identification Credential

OrganizationTransportation Security Administration“The federal agency responsible for the TWIC program.”Map →

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

Sources

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