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- H.R.1899
H.R.1899: Protecting Data at the Border Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (23 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Protecting Data at the Border Act This bill prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) accessing the digital contents of electronic equipment belonging to, or in the possession of, a U.S. person (person) at the border without a valid warrant; or (2) denying a person's U.S. entry or exit based on the person's refusal to disclose an access credential or in order to determine whether such person will consensually provide an access credential,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| April 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
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| April 4, 2017 |
Referred to House Homeland Security
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| April 4, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| April 4, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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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| April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jared Polis (D-Colo.) |