HR 7491 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Introduced 2026-02-11· Sponsored by Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2026-02-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Effective 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.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans