Border Security Search Accountability Act of 2008
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a rule with respect to border security searches of electronic devices, and for other purposes.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more) 9/11/2008--Introduced.
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;... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| September 11, 2008 |
In the News
September 15, 2008 Bill Targets Laptop Search and Seizures
The Border Search Accountability Act of 2008 (HR 6869), introduced Sept. 11, would establish specific rules for the retention, storage, copying and sharing ...
Blog Coverage
September 23, 2008 Click to Save
The reason why HR 6869, the Border Search Accountability Act of 2008, will die in the House Committee on Homeland Security is that the congressional session is almost over. There just isn't time for it to wend its way through the normal ...
September 18, 2008 What's Good For DHS Isn't For Foreign Governments
Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) has introduced HR 6869 the Border Search Accountability Act of 2008, that would establish guidelines for DHS to do border searches on electronic devices. But considering all the items on Congress's plate, ...
Source: Towers and Tarmacs
September 18, 2008 linder has harsh words for pelosi and her âenergyâ bill.
... of californiaâs reserves are within 25 miles of the coastline and all of the known resources off the shores of washington, oregon and northern and central california are within 50 miles of shore. no georgia republican voted for hr 6869.
Source: Peach Pundit










