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Reasonable Search Standards Act

Introduced: April 30, 2001 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 4, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10283)
Apr 30, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 30, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4046-4047)
Apr 30, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Reasonable Search Standards Act - Prohibits U.S. Customs Service personnel from subjecting travelers to detention or searches based upon race, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation, except when acting upon specific information that a particular traveler suspected of engaging in illegal activity is described by one or more of such characteristics.

Requires Customs Service personnel, before a pat down or intrusive nonroutine search, to document reasons to support a belief that an individual may be carrying contraband in violation of Federal law. Waives such requirement with respect to anyone suspected of carrying a weapon.

Instructs the Commissioner of Customs to require Customs Service personnel to undergo periodic training on identification, detention, and search procedures, with particular emphasis on profiling proscriptions.

What's happening now October 4, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10283)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 799: Reasonable Search Standards Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-799/
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