The TWICE Act will cut red tape, streamline access to the TWIC program, address maritime and transportation workforce shortages in the Gulf of America and Louisiana waterways, and extend a second chance to formerly incarcerated Americans.
Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: not established. Promised outcome: The TWICE Act will address maritime and transportation workforce shortages in the Gulf of America and Louisiana waterways while extending a second chance to formerly incarcerated Americans by cutting red tape and streamlining TWIC access.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Statement as U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd District after House passage of H.R. 5109, the TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act.
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“A man’s character shouldn’t be measured by how he falls, it should be measured by how he stands back up. By cutting red tape and streamlining access to the TWIC program, this legislation will address maritime and transportation workforce shortages in the Gulf of America and Louisiana waterways while extending a second chance to formerly incarcerated Americans,” said Congressman Higgins.
Higgins said the TWICE Act will streamline TWIC access, address transportation workforce shortages, and help formerly incarcerated Americans receive a second chance.
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"Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation"; "Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2026."
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official GovInfo bill text shows H.R. 5109 passed the House and was referred to Senate committee, but does not show enactment or TSA implementation by the 2026-09-25 refresh.
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"the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5109, The TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act, under suspension of the rules today."
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Higgins' official release documents concrete legislative effort and House passage, while his call for Senate action indicates the measure still awaited further action before enactment.
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"Reported Sept. 15, 2026; Rept. 119-827. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 16, 2026. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 16, 2026."
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The latest official House Calendar entry found in the lookback search still leaves H.R. 5109 at Senate committee referral after House passage, with no Senate passage, presidential action, public law, or TSA implementation shown.
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"2026-09-24 | Title: TWICE Act Sponsored by: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation."
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The Senate Commerce Committee listing records a Senate TWICE Act referral, which is additional legislative activity but not enactment or delivery of the promised TWIC program changes.
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"Reported Sept. 15, 2026; Rept. 119-827. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 16, 2026. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 16, 2026."
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The latest official House Calendar found during the lookback window still lists H.R. 5109 as House-passed and referred to Senate Commerce, with no Senate passage, presentment, public law, or TSA implementation shown.
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"Action Mr. Kennedy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation"
Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo records a Senate companion TWICE Act introduced by Sen. John Kennedy and referred to Senate Commerce, showing additional legislative effort but not enactment or delivery of the TWIC program changes.