Senate Democrat presses Noem on Real ID deadline

Senate Democrat presses Noem on Real ID deadline

Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on the Real ID requirements being implemented in two weeks.  The new measure requires individuals to provide a U.S. birth certificate or a U.S. passport, or a permanent resident card (green card) if they are a non-U.S. citizen, in order to obtain a compliant driver’s…

Top Dem asks Noem how TSA will prevent ‘major disruptions’ as many travelers still lack REAL ID

The top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee demanded answers from the Trump administration over potentially stranded American travelers once REAL ID requirements take effect May 7. Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem regarding plans to begin enforcement that day, after President Donald Trump gave DHS discretion on when to begin enforcement of the chronically delayed Bush-era law. “Following…