Feed the Community Act

House Bill

H.R. 5840

119th Congress

Feed the Community Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Gus M. Bilirakis

Representative

Republican

FL-12

Cosponsors

64

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This bill aims to make it easier and more convenient for transportation workers to get the security clearances they need to do their jobs. It would let workers apply for multiple clearances at once, rather than having to go through separate application processes, and provide a faster way to renew those clearances when they expire.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 725.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to make it easier and more convenient for transportation workers to get the security clearances they need to do their jobs. It would let workers apply for multiple clearances at once, rather than having to go through separate application processes, and provide a faster way to renew those clearances when they expire.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Transportation Security Screening Modernization ActThis bill directs the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to streamline the process for individuals applying for or renewing enrollment in multiple security threat assessment (STA) programs, in particular the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) programs.Among other things, the TSA must<ul><li>permit an individual to enroll at a TSA-authorized enrollment center once and use the application, as well as information generated by TSA’s vetting, to enroll in any other programs;</li><li>permit an individual to enroll in more than one STA program at the same time for a single fee that is less than the combined fee for applying to the same programs separately;</li><li>provide for a streamlined and expeditious renewal process; and</li><li>provide states the expiration dates for each individual’s STA to ensure commercial driver's licenses include an individual's current HME status.</li></ul>Additionally, the TSA must publish on its website information relating to the streamlining of the enrollment system.If the TSA determines it is necessary to implement these changes through rulemaking, the bill provides for an expedited rulemaking process.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows transportation workers to enroll in multiple security programs (like TWIC and HME) at the same time, with a single application and fee
Requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide a streamlined and expedited renewal process for these security clearances
Requires the TSA to publish information online about how the enrollment system has been streamlined

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would benefit truck drivers, port workers, and other transportation employees who need to maintain security clearances like TWIC and HME to do their jobs. It would save them time and money by making the application and renewal process simpler and faster. This could help address labor shortages in the transportation industry by removing bureaucratic barriers for workers.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of Homeland Security

Government information and archives

Transportation safety and security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5840, 119th Congress (2025). "Feed the Community Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5840