Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3094
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 20, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 20, 2018
Latest Action
Jul 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3094
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Alaska
Democrat
Michigan
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (2)
July 19, 2018
Actions (5)
07/19/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
07/19/2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-305.
06/27/2018
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
06/20/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/20/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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