United States · Bill · S
S. 4051 (116th)
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act
Introduced
23 June 2020
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Source updated
10 August 2026
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 Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 June 2020
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 June 2020
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 23 June 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4051
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/s/4051