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S. 799 (107th)

Reasonable Search Standards Act

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Introduced

30 April 2001

Last action

4 October 2001 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10283)

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]

Subjects

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Source updated

19 August 2025

Summary

Reasonable Search Standards Act - Prohibits U.S. Customs Service personnel from subjecting travelers to detention or searches based upon race, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation, except when acting upon specific information that a particular traveler suspected of engaging in illegal activity is described by one or more of such characteristics. Requires Customs Service personnel, before a pat down or intrusive nonroutine search, to document reasons to support a belief that an individual may be carrying contraband in violation of Federal law. Waives such requirement with respect to anyone suspected of carrying a weapon. Instructs the Commissioner of Customs to require Customs Service personnel to undergo periodic training on identification, detention, and search procedures, with particular emphasis on profiling proscriptions.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4046-4047)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 October 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10283)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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