H.R. 6048

NDO Fairness Act of 2025

Judiciary Committee · Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI)

The bill would make it harder for the government to obtain court orders that delay notifying people when their emails and online communications are being accessed during investigations. It would require courts to issue written findings justifying these delays, limit them to 90 days for most cases (up to one year for child exploitation investigations), and ensure the orders are narrowly tailored to what's necessary. The bill would also require the Department of Justice to publicly report annually on how often these orders are used and who they target.[AI-Generated]

Passed House with amendment (voice vote) 31 August 2026

Record as of 31 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

31 August 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)
What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)
8 more actions
1. 31 August 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 31 August 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5266-5267)
3. 31 August 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6048.
4. 31 August 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5266-5268)
5. 31 August 2026 Mr. Fitzgerald moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
6. 20 November 2025 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
7. 20 November 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
8. 18 November 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
17 November 2025 Referred to committee
17 November 2025 Introduced in House

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