Travelers’ Privacy Protection Act of 2008
Latest action (26 Sep 2008): Introduced
What this bill does
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Official 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7118 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 7118 become law?
- Not yet. As of 26 Sep 2008, H.R. 7118 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7118?
- H.R. 7118 was sponsored by Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA9] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7118?
- Introduced (26 Sep 2008).
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