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Noem Proposes Review of TSA Liquids Rule and Launch of Advanced Scanner Trials

DHS under Noem’s leadership is evaluating the carry-on liquids policy with pilots of advanced scanners at select airports

Shoes and small liquid containers are placed in bins to be screened by TSA Supervisor Jennifer Haslip at the x-ray machine at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, Friday, June 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives for a news conference where she announced that most airline passengers will no longer have to remove their shoes at security checkpoints on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Reagan National Airport in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
“The day I walked in the door, I started questioning everything TSA does,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.
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Overview

  • Noem indicated that the size limit for liquids, aerosols, and gels in carry-on bags is under review as TSA’s next major policy change.
  • She said DHS is working with technology firms to pilot next-generation scanner systems at a handful of U.S. airports before any nationwide rollout.
  • Last week DHS allowed domestic travelers to keep their shoes on during security screening as part of broader efforts to streamline the process.
  • The current liquids rule, which caps containers at 3.4 ounces, has been in place since 2006 and remains unchanged pending the review.
  • Noem criticized the previous administration for not questioning TSA procedures and emphasized that new measures must enhance efficiency without compromising safety.