Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from searching or seizing an electronic device at the international border except in certain circumstances where a manual or a forensic search or a seizure is justified by a reasonable suspicion or probable cause that the person transporting the device is carrying contraband or illegally transporting goods or persons. The bill sets forth procedures for initiating searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1249)
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1249)
Immigration
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A bill to place restrictions on searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border.
USA115th CongressS-2462| Senate
| Updated: 2/27/2018
This bill prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from searching or seizing an electronic device at the international border except in certain circumstances where a manual or a forensic search or a seizure is justified by a reasonable suspicion or probable cause that the person transporting the device is carrying contraband or illegally transporting goods or persons. The bill sets forth procedures for initiating searches and seizures of electronic devices at the border.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Immigration
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesImmigration status and proceduresRacial and ethnic relationsSmuggling and trafficking