Travelers are no longer required to remove their shoes during TSA security screenings, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday.

The Transportation Security Administration has relaxed one of its policies for boarding domestic flights. Passengers are no longer required to remove their shoes when processing through security lanes in U.S. airports.

Passengers traveling through domestic airports don't have to take their shoes off while going through TSA security screening.

The TSA has eliminated the 19-year-old policy, effective immediately. Policies on liquids will remain in place.

The Transportation Security Administration will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes during security checks at U.S. airports, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday,