Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7491
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Refreshed 3 h ago
Introduced 2026-02-11Topic: criminal justice · technology privacy · civil rightsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceEffective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring the contents of a privileged electronic communication between an incarcerated person and his or her legal representative.
Sponsors
- Madeleine Dean Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced in House | introduce |