Reality Check w/ John Tracy: Got a passport? Alaska’s Real ID extensions are about to expire.

You’ve no doubt heard a lot of the debate over Real ID, but chances are you haven’t thought that much about how it could affect you.
Simply put, the real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005. It was part of the recommendations of the 911 Commission.
The intent was to establish uniform security standards for state driver’s licenses and I.D cards.
Half the states have complied.
Alaska is one of 21 states that have been given extensions, and those extensions are almost up.
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