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Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008

Introduced: September 26, 2008 Introduced by: Smith, Adam Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Sep 26, 2008
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.
Sep 26, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 disclosure of related information.

Authorizes claims to be made for damaged equipment.

Sets forth remedy and enforcement provisions.

What's happening now September 26, 2008

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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  • S 3612 Identical bill Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7118: Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-7118/
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"H.R. 7118: Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-7118/.
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H.R. 7118, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-7118/.
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