H.R.4839: Protect Our Devices Act of 2016

About This Bill

  • Introduced March 22, 2016
  • Latest Major Action April 28, 2016

Bill Summary

Protect Our Devices Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the federal government from requiring a person to assist in devising a method for breaking the encryption of a wire or oral communication.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
April 28, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 22, 2016
Referred to House Judiciary
March 22, 2016
Referred to House Intelligence (Permanent)
March 22, 2016

Introduced in the House by Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.)

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