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Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
2/20/2026, 4:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7491
The bill, titled "To regulate monitoring of electronic communications between an incarcerated person in a Bureau of Prisons facility and that person's attorney or other legal representative, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7491 on February 11, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to establish regulations regarding the monitoring of electronic communications between inmates in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys or legal representatives, in addition to addressing other related matters not specified in the context provided.
Congressional Summary of HR 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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7491
Bill HR 7491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7491 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7491's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 11, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7491
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7491
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7491
To regulate monitoring of electronic communications between an incarcerated person in a Bureau of Prisons facility and that person's attorney or other legal representative, and for other purposes.
To regulate monitoring of electronic communications between an incarcerated person in a Bureau of Prisons facility and that person's attorney or other legal representative, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7491
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