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- H.R.5524
H.R.5524: Protecting Data at the Border Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Protecting Data at the Border Act This bill limits government access to digital information at the border. A governmental entity may not (1) access the digital contents of electronic equipment of a U.S. person at the border without a warrant, (2) deny such a person's entry into or exit from the United States because the person refused to provide access to digital content on electronic equipment or online account information, (3) delay such a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Oct. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
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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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |