Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Security Credentialing
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-02-23 — MTS CYBER Act of 2026: cross-connection with mts-cyber-act-maritime-cybersecurity: TWIC credentialing and MTS cybersecurity are complementary layers of maritime transportation security under DHS. (novelty: 3)
- 2026-06-24 — 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.: HR5109 (119th Congress) would direct the TSA Administrator to develop guidelines improving returning citizens’ access to the TWIC program, including pre-application assistance for individuals in federal, state, and local prisons and support for appeals/waivers of preliminary ineligibility determinations; ordered reported 30-0 on 2026-06-24. (novelty: 3)