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- H.R.7118
H.R.7118: Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008 - Sets forth standards and procedures for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) border searches or seizures of electronic equipment transported by a U.S. resident. Prohibits a DHS official from considering race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in selecting U.S. residents for such searches except as provided for by this Act. Sets forth limitations on the access to such equipment or the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Homeland Security
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Referred to House Judiciary
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| Sept. 26, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Adam Smith (D-Wash.) |