H.R. 6048, the NDO Fairness Act, passed the House on August 31, 2026.

What it does

This bill amends federal wiretap law to establish clearer rules for when law enforcement can obtain court orders preventing service providers from notifying customers that their communications or records have been seized. It sets time limits (1 year for child exploitation cases, 90 days for others), requires courts to make written findings before granting such orders, and mandates that customers eventually receive notice and access to the information disclosed—with an annual public report on how often these orders are used.

Quorum's transparency scan gave NDO Fairness Act a moderate transparency flag.

What happens next

H.R. 6048 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.

Who is behind it

Filed by Scott Fitzgerald. Cosponsored by Jerrold Nadler.