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- H.R.1996
H.R.1996: Civil Rights for International Travelers Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 24, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (32 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Civil Rights for International Travelers Act - Prohibits U.S. Customs Service inspectors or other officials from subjecting travelers to detentions and searches based on the traveler's race, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation, except when acting upon specific information that a particular traveler suspected of engaging in specific illegal activity is described by one or more of such characteristics. Requires all Customs...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| May 24, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |