HR 7491 119th Congress House In Committee

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Feb 11, 2026

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Independent · PA
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. JeffriesRep. LeeRep. Bacon

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