H.R. 5109
Helps people leaving prison apply for port worker ID cards
Directs TSA to write guidelines helping people in prison apply early for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential needed to work at ports.
- Covers people in federal, state and local prisons
- Also helps them appeal or ask for a waiver if first found ineligible
- The card is required to work in secure areas of ports and ships
Passed the House · Senate's turn