HR 6048 · 119th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

NDO Fairness Act

Introduced 2025-11-17· Sponsored by Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.(2025-11-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] NDO Fairness Act   This bill increases the requirements the government must meet to obtain a nondisclosure order (NDO) under the Stored Communications Act (SCA). The SCA generally prohibits providers of remote computing services or electronic communication services (providers) from disclosing stored electronic communications or records (e.g., emails) or information pertaining to customers or subscribers. However, the SCA authorizes the government seek a warrant, order, or subpoena to compel providers to disclose electronic communications or records or information pertaining to customers or subscribers during an investigation. Providers may notify customers and subscribers of the warrant, order, or subpoena unless the government obtains a court order—an NDO—that delays the notification. This bill raises the standard the government must meet to obtain (or extend) an NDO. The bill also requires the court, before issuing an NDO, to issue a written determination that the standard was met based on specific and articulable facts, and to review the underlying warrant, order, or subpoena. The bill requires NDOs to be narrowly tailored. It also limits their duration to 90 days for most …

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1 Democrat