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S.823: Protecting Data at the Border Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2018
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 11, 2018 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management. Hearings held.
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| July 11, 2018 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-365.
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| April 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| April 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |