H.R. 7491

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Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

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Committee

Latest Action · February 11, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

119th (2025–2027)

Introduced

February 11, 2026

Sponsor

Rep. Madeleine DeanD

Cosponsors (3)

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119th (2025–2027)

H.R. 7491

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.

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7491/BILLS-119hr7491ih.htm

https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7491/BILLS-119hr7491ih.htm

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