S. 3663In Committee

NDO Fairness Act of 2026

Increases the standards and court findings required to obtain or extend Stored Communications Act nondisclosure orders, while narrowing their scope, limiting most orders to 90 days, and requiring annual Justice Department reporting

What this bill does

Increases the standards and court findings required to obtain or extend Stored Communications Act nondisclosure orders, while narrowing their scope, limiting most orders to 90 days, and requiring annual Justice Department reporting

Key points
  • Require written court findings
  • Require annual DOJ reporting
  • Limit NDO duration
  • Increase NDO issuance standards

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-15Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedCrime and Law Enforcement