Eli Crane: “My bill would provide Customs with new, necessary search tools in light of America's new security needs while balancing…”

“My bill would provide Customs with new, necessary search tools in light of America's new security needs while balancing the need for privacy. The Rangel substitute guts some key provisions. By striking the outbound mail provision, the Rangel substitute allows continued money-laundering to occur. The Rangel immunity provision leaves the Federal Government open to a new class of torts. My bill protects only those inspectors who act in good faith. Under my bill the government can be sued under the Federal Torts Claims Act. Mr. Chairman, I urge a no vote on the Rangel substitute and a yes vote on H.R. 3129.”