Lawmaker: ‘We’re simply not ready’ as Real ID deadline for airplane travel nears

Lawmaker: ‘We’re simply not ready’ as Real ID deadline for airplane travel nears

Some lawmakers say their states are not yet prepared for the new Real ID rules to go into effect.

New Jersey’s REAL ID deadline: What residents need to know

Starting May 7, REAL IDs will be the only driver’s licenses accepted to board a plane or enter a federal building.

Republicans push to postpone REAL ID deadline

On May 7, Americans planning to fly or visit federal facilities will need to be Real ID compliant.

REAL ID sees full compliance, but in the past, several states objected - Finnoexpert

While all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories are all currently in compliance ahead of the federal deadline of May 7, REAL ID was once roundly opposed by several state governments. As soon as two years after the law’s 2005 passage by President George W. Bush, several state leaders had already expressed objections to complying with the nationwide standard. Then-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, called REAL ID a “hare…

REAL ID sees nationwide state government compliance ahead of deadline, but it wasn't always that way – Democratic Accent

While all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories are all currently in compliance ahead of the federal deadline of May 7, REAL ID was once roundly opposed by several state governments. As soon as two years after the law’s 2005 passage by President George W. Bush, several state leaders had already expressed objections to complying with the nationwide standard. Then-Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat, called REAL ID a “hare…

Real ID deadline fast approaching

The deadline for people flying on domestic flights or entering some federal buildings without Real ID is fast approaching.