United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 7891 (116th)
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act
Introduced
30 July 2020
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Status
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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3 December 2025
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.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 July 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 30 July 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 30 July 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7891
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/7891