"The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational despite an earlier announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that the airport security service was being suspended during the partial government shutdown. " As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case by case basis and adjust operations accordingly," the agency said. PreCheck and Global Entry are designed to help speed registered travelers through security lines, and suspensions would likely cause headaches and delays."
"Homeland Security previously said it was taking "emergency measures to preserve limited funds." Among the steps listed were "ending Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck lanes and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry service, to refocus Department personnel on the majority of travelers." Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement on Saturday night that "shutdowns have serious real world consequences.""
TSA PreCheck remains operational despite a Department of Homeland Security announcement of suspension during the partial government shutdown that began Feb. 14. Staffing constraints will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with operations adjusted accordingly. The impact on Global Entry is unclear. PreCheck and Global Entry speed registered travelers through security, and suspending them would likely cause delays. Homeland Security cited emergency measures to preserve limited funds, including ending PreCheck lanes and CBP Global Entry to refocus personnel on the majority of travelers. Courtesy escorts for Members of Congress have been suspended, and airlines urged Congress to resolve funding quickly.
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