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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7891

Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 30, 2020)

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 just happenedJul 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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2](R-MO)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  2. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  3. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Jul 30, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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