HR 546
117th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal justice information and records
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Lawyers and legal services
Right of privacy
Telephone and wireless communication
Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act
Introduced: January 28, 2021
Introduced by:
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
Democratic
· New York
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 24, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 11 (Roll no. 36). (text: 02/23/2020 CR H557-558)
Feb 24, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 11 (Roll no. 36).(text: 02/23/2020 CR H557-558)
Feb 24, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H610-611)
Feb 23, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 23, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 546.
Feb 23, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H557-560)
Feb 23, 2021
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2021 | House · vote #36 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 414–11 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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