Contact Congress about H.R. 6048: NDO Fairness Act

The government could still keep some online data requests secret for a time. But judges would have to set limits, and users would usually get notice after the secrecy order ends.

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NDO Fairness Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Latest action on H.R. 6048: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people whose online records are requested by law enforcement, the companies that hold those records, and the investigators who ask for them. Users would get a clearer path to learn later that their data was requested. Providers would get clearer rules for challenging secrecy orders. Courts and prosecutors would have more steps to follow before keeping a request secret.

Why this matters: People store private messages, files, and records with online services, and the government can sometimes seek that data without immediate notice. This bill would make secrecy around those requests harder to use for long periods without court review. It would also give people more information after the fact. At the same time, it keeps stronger secrecy tools for child pornography and child sexual exploitation investigations.

Key provisions in H.R. 6048

• Gag orders on online service providers would have clear end dates. They could last up to one year in child pornography and child sexual exploitation cases, and up to 90 days in other cases.
• Judges would usually have to explain why secrecy is needed. They would need specific facts showing that notice would likely cause harm, and they would have to find that the order is narrow and that no less restrictive option would work.
• Judges would have to look at the data request itself before approving secrecy. That means reviewing the warrant, court order, or subpoena tied to the gag order.
• Child pornography and child sexual exploitation cases would get a special rule. Courts could presume harm in those cases and issue gag orders without full written findings.
• The government would have to update the court when key facts change. It would have 14 days to report a major change so the judge can review the order again.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6048

What is H.R. 6048?

The government could still keep some online data requests secret for a time. But judges would have to set limits, and users would usually get notice after the secrecy order ends.

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