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Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2009

Introduced: March 26, 2009 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2009
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 22, 2009
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 30, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Mar 26, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Mar 26, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E786)
Mar 26, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to: (1) issue a rule regarding the scope of, and procedural and recordkeeping requirements associated with, border security searches of electronic devices; and (2) provide related officer training.

Sets forth rule contents.

What's happening now July 22, 2009

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

 Committees of jurisdiction 2