HR 7118 · 110th Congress · Immigration

Travelers' Privacy Protection Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-26· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: 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.(2008-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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