HR. 7491In Committee
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring privileged electronic communications between incarcerated people and their legal representatives
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits the Department of Justice from monitoring privileged electronic communications between incarcerated people and their legal representatives
Key points
- Prohibit DOJ monitoring
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-11 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement