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"If it's not compliant, they may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step, but people will be allowed to fly," Noem told a House Appropriations subcommittee. "We will make sure that it is as seamless as possible and that travelers will get to stay on their intended itinerary, but we are telling people that this law will be enforced."

What if I'm flying without a Real ID?

According to the TSA, 81% of travelers provide an acceptable ID at security checkpoints. But a CBS News data analysis in April found that at least 17 states were less than 50% compliant with Real ID requirements, and 30 states were less than 70% compliant, setting the stage for potential disruptions at checkpoints across the country.

There is hope for people who don't have an updated driver's license, state ID card or enhanced ID. The TSA said other forms of identification can be shown at checkpoints. Here's a list of those other acceptable IDs:

U.S. passport or U.S. passport card
Cards from Department of Homeland Security trusted traveler programs such as Global Entry
U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to military dependents
Permanent resident card
Border crossing card
Photo ID issued by a federally recognized tribal nation or Native American tribe
Federal employee or contractor ID card
Passport issued by a foreign government
Canadian provincial driver's license or ID card issued to Indigenous people in Canada
Transportation worker identification credential
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employment authorization card
U.S. merchant mariner credential
Veteran health identification card