United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 956 — Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act This bill prohibits monitoring the contents of an electronic communication between a prisoner at a Bureau of Prisons facility and his or her attorney.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Also cites: 18 U.S.C. § 2510

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 956 do?
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act This bill prohibits monitoring the contents of an electronic communication between a prisoner at a Bureau of Prisons facility and his or her attorney.
Who sponsors HR 956?
HR 956 is sponsored by Jeffries, Hakeem S. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 956?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 956?
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