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116th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Advanced technology and technological innovations
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Telephone and wireless communication
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act
Introduced: June 23, 2020
Introduced by:
Graham, Lindsey
Republican
· South Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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