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H.R. 6048119th CongressOn the floor scheduleLatest action Nov 20, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
In the chamber's own words:“NDO Fairness Act, as amended”House weekly floor schedule · Aug 25, 2026 · for Aug 31, 2026Read the sourceSchedule checked Aug 31, 2026, 5:26 AM UTC
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The NDO Fairness Act would limit how long the government can secretly gag tech companies about data requests, generally to 90 days.
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HR 6048 would cap nondisclosure orders that force tech companies to stay silent about government data requests, generally at 90 days, with up to a year allowed in child exploitation cases. Courts would need detailed written findings to justify secrecy, companies could challenge orders in court, and the government would later have to notify affected users and explain the investigation, except in child exploitation or ongoing-case situations. DOJ would also publish an annual public report on these orders, including effects on journalists.
Affects everyday internet and email users whose data may be secretly accessed, tech and telecom companies that comply with these orders, and federal prosecutors and judges who seek and approve them.
The change would require more justification and oversight before communications data can be secretly investigated, while also creating new reporting and disclosure obligations for the government.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.