House Bill 5729
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential Accountability Act of 2018
Became Law
Became Public Law 115-230 on Aug 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
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
5729
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.
checkPassed on July 10, 2018
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
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)
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.
July 11, 2018
July 10, 2018
May 9, 2018
08/02/2018
Became Public Law No: 115-230.
08/02/2018
Signed by President.
08/01/2018
Presented to President.
07/30/2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
07/26/2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437)
07/26/2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5437)
07/11/2018
Received in the Senate, read twice.
07/10/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/10/2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5729)
07/10/2018
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)
07/10/2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5729.
07/10/2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5996-5997)
07/10/2018
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/27/2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.
06/06/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
06/06/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/10/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
05/09/2018
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.
05/09/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 22, 2023 7:50:55 PM