The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended Customs and Border Protection Global Entry service "to preserve limited funds and personnel" during the department's shutdown, the agency announced Sunday.
The suspension began on Sunday at 6 a.m. Eastern time.
In addition, DHS has suspended all courtesy and family police escorts at airports for members of Congress, "which is drawing staff away from the critical mission of getting passengers screened."
Earlier on Sunday, the agency also had suspended Transportation Security Administration lanes, but reversed course a few hours later.
"At this time, TSA PreCheck remains operational with no change for the traveling public," the agency posted on X late Sunday morning. "As staffing constraints arise, TSA will evaluate on a case-by-case basis and adjust operations accordingly."
DHS funding ran out just over a week ago, but 95 percent of TSA staff are considered essential and are required to report to work, even without pay during the shutdown.
U.S. Travel Association president and CEO Geoff Freeman said in a statement that "we are glad that DHS has decided to keep PreCheck operational and avoid a crisis of its own making. We are urging the same for Global Entry. These Trusted Traveler Programs strengthen aviation security and improve screening efficiency. They are funded by user fees, and there is no reason at this time for them to be suspended."
Freeman urged Congress to reach an agreement to fund TSA. "It's disgraceful for travel to be used as leverage in political disagreements," he said.
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