To restrict the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from implementing any rule requiring the use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission to Congress of the results of an assessment of the effectiveness of the transportation security card program.
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.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-790, Part I.
Mr. Katko moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5996-5997)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5729.
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)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5729)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5437)
Enacted as Public Law 115-230
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-230.
Became Public Law No: 115-230.