HR 4227 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify an exception to certain prohibitions.

Introduced 2007-11-15· Sponsored by Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2008-02-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) exempt officers, agents, or employees of a foreign government, or contractors of such a government, from the prohibition against the manufacture, distribution, and possession of wiretap devices (subject to U.S. export control laws); and (2) permit the advertisement for sale of such devices to a foreign government authorized to use them.…

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