Homeland Preparedness News (September 16, 2024) reports, “On Thursday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) proposed new rules that would provide federal agencies with the flexibility to enforce REAL ID regulations. The proposed rule would ensure that federal agencies, including TSA, can enforce REAL ID requirements starting May 7, 2025. Officials said the proposed rule doesn’t extend the REAL ID deadline, but would allow TSA and other agencies to consider a phased enforcement approach to the identification cards’ implantation. Travelers without a REAL ID compliant ID or other forms of acceptable ID after the implementation deadline could face travel delays at airport security checkpoints, officials said.” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said, “TSA is engaging with the public, licensing jurisdictions and states to facilitate a smooth transition to REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, 2025. REAL ID provides an important security enhancement, and this rule allows us to plan for a range of scenarios to help minimize the potential impact to travelers, industry stakeholders and states during implementation.”