Bill Detail
H.R. 7491
Congress: 119
Title
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA-4]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Jun 19, 8:02 AM · synced 10d ago
Introduced
2026-02-11
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Bill Engagement
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 betwee…
Sponsor
Rep. Madeleine Dean [D-PA-4]D
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsors
1D · 2R
Bipartisan
LDA engagement
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Introduced
2026-02-11