Story highlights The US has banned large electronics from carry-ons in 10 airports

Trump administration has faced a flurry of push-back

Washington (CNN) The Trump administration is looking at 71 more airports for a potential large electronics ban -- but the government is prepared to offer those countries alternatives before a ban is put in place, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said Wednesday.

"Going forward, the plan is to say, 'These are the new minimum security things that you need to do at your airports, if you do that, then you can fly to the United States directly,'" Kelly told a House committee.

Since a ban on large electronics in carry-on devices went into effect with 10 Middle Eastern and North African airports, the Department of Homeland Security has repeatedly said an expansion of that ban is likely and imminent, including to European airports.

In response to a CNN inquiry, DHS spokesman David Lapan said the agency won't disclose which airports were under consideration, but they are in Europe and other regions, including the Middle East and North Africa.

DHS has faced a flurry of pushback in response, including meetings with airline representatives and European countries.

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