Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 11, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7491
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2026)
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.
What just happenedFeb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4](D-PA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 11, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House