HR 7491

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

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 status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA-4]
Cosponsors
3
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
2026-02-11
Latest action
2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2026-02-11: Introduced in House
  • 2026-02-11: Introduced in House