Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2008
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Sep 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
What this bill does
The Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2008 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish specific rules for border security searches of electronic devices. These rules would cover the scope of these searches, procedures to be followed, and requirements for recordkeeping. The bill also mandates training for authorized agents on conducting these searches in line with the new regulations.
This legislation primarily affects the Department of Homeland Security, including Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who conduct border searches. It also impacts individuals whose electronic devices may be searched at ports of entry, outlining their rights and the department's procedures for handling collected information, device retention, and notification.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2008 and has not advanced beyond that stage. If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered by committees in the House, passed by both the House and the Senate, and then signed into law by the President.
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Official summary
Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2008 - 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.
Timeline
29 Sep 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6869 do?
- The Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2008 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish specific rules for border security searches of electronic devices. These rules would cover the scope of these searches, procedures to be followed, and requirements for recordkeeping. The bill also mandates training for authorized agents on conducting these searches in line with the new regulations. This legislation primarily affects the Department of Homeland Security, including Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who conduct border searches. It also impacts individuals whose electronic devices may be searched at ports of entry, outlining their rights and the department's procedures for handling collected information, device retention, and notification. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in September 2008 and has not advanced beyond that stage. If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered by committees in the House, passed by both the House and the Senate, and then signed into law by the President.
- Has H.R. 6869 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6869. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6869?
- H.R. 6869 was sponsored by Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47] (D-CA), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6869?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. (29 Sep 2008).
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