H.R. 5546
Referred to CommitteeEffective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Introduced 1/7/2020•116th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9/22/2020 • Senate
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.
Passed House • 9/21/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Correctional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsDetention of personsEvidence and witnessesLawyers and legal services
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 7, 2020
Committee Review
February 11, 2020
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Floor Debate
September 21, 2020
Passed Chamber
September 21, 2020
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Referred in Senate9/22/2020
Engrossed in House9/21/2020
Reported in House9/16/2020
Introduced in House1/7/2020