US HB3133 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 8 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-08-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow any court of competent jurisdiction, as defined by this Act, to require the disclosure of stored wire or electronic communications for criminal investigations (currently, only a court with jurisdiction over the offense under investigation may issue an order for disclosure); and (2) authorize a federal judge to issue orders to execute requests from foreign judicial or law enforcement authorities for assistance in the investigation or prosecution of criminal offenses.

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Title

Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-08-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2009-07-08 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

SB1289 (Same As) 2009-10-19 - Became Public Law No: 111-79.

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