Air travelers without REAL ID to face extra screening but will be allowed to fly for now, DHS says

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Lawmakers get real about the REAL ID rollout

Fox News Digital spoke with politicians on Capitol Hill about how their constituents are preparing for the REAL ID deadline on May 7. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy) 

Americans who don't have their REAL IDs will still be allowed to fly after the May 7 deadline, but they will face extra screening and delays at the airport.

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem made the announcement during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday. 

"People will be allowed to fly," Noem told lawmakers. "We will make sure it’s as seamless as possible."

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