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H.R. 7491119th CongressIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Introduced Feb 11, 2026Madeleine Dean (D-PA)3 cosponsorsSource

Summary

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.

Bill text versions

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 11, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

House
Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House