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110th Congress
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Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008
Introduced: September 26, 2008
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9673-9676)
Sep 26, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9671-9673)
Sep 26, 2008
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9673-9676)
Committees of jurisdiction
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