H.R. 546
Referred to CommitteeEffective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Introduced 1/28/2021•117th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2/25/2021 • 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 • 2/24/2021
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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 servicesRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (12)
Party Breakdown
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Republicans
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
February 23, 2021
Passed Chamber
February 24, 2021
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (3)
Referred in Senate2/25/2021
Engrossed in House2/24/2021
Introduced in House1/28/2021