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Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

Introduced: July 30, 2020 Introduced by: Wagner, Ann Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

This bill requires certain technology companies to ensure that they can decode encrypted information on their services and products in order to provide such information to law enforcement. It also establishes requirements and procedures for assisting law enforcement agencies in accessing encrypted data.

What's happening now July 30, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7891: Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7891/
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"H.R. 7891: Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7891/.
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H.R. 7891, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7891/.
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