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Public Law115th CongressTransportation and Public Works
H.R. 5729Became Law

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 2, 2018)

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

(Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards.

These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

(Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.

What just happenedAug 2, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-230.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24](R-NY)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Aug 2, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-230.

  2. Aug 2, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-230.

  3. Aug 2, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 2, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 1, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 1, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 30, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 26, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437)

  9. Jul 26, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5437)

  10. Jul 11, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 10, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 10, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5729)

  13. Jul 10, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5729)

  14. Jul 10, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5729.

  15. Jul 10, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5996-5997)

  16. Jul 10, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jun 27, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  18. Jun 27, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.

    Homeland Security Committee
  19. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  20. Jun 6, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  21. May 10, 2018Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  22. May 9, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Homeland Security Committee
  23. May 9, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. May 9, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. May 9, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 2, 201849

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

(Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards.

These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

(Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 26, 201882

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

(Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards.

These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

(Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.

Passed House amendedJul 10, 201836

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

(Sec.2)This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards.

These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

(Sec.3) DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.

Reported to House amended, Part IJun 27, 201818

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards.

These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

DHS must report to Congress on implementation of the transportation security card program within 30 days of the bill's enactment and every 90 days after that until it completes the assessment.

Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2018

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018

This bill prohibits the U.S. Coast Guard from: (1) implementing the rule titled "Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-Reader Requirements," and (2) proposing or issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking for a rule that would require the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards.

These prohibitions end 60 days after the Department of Homeland Security submits to Congress an assessment of the transportation security card program.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018 — Informed