S. 1289 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
S. 1289 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2009, sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-79
What it does
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 execu…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2009
- Passed the SenateJul 10, 2009
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2009
- Became lawOct 19, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-79. (Oct 19, 2009)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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