Search Results: keywords:"electronic communications"

  • S. 4037 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify delayed notice requirements, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,593

    S. 4037, known as the "NDO Fairness Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code by changing the rules for delayed notification when the government requests electronic communication data through warrants or subpoenas. It allows government entities to ask a court to prevent service...

    Simple Explanation

    The "NDO Fairness Act" is a new rule that says if the government wants to see someone's electronic messages, they can ask a court to keep it a secret for a little while, but they have to tell the person later. Also, if a company thinks the secret request is not fair, they can ask the court to change it.

  • H. R. 9310 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Tribal courts and law enforcement with more tools to combat the opioid epidemic.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,214

    The H.R. 9310 bill aims to help Tribal courts and law enforcement fight the opioid epidemic by amending title 18 of the United States Code. It proposes allowing Tribal courts to issue search warrants for electronic communications and expands what is considered a crime,...

    Simple Explanation

    The H.R. 9310 bill wants to help Tribal police and courts fight people who sell or misuse drugs like opioids by giving them more powers, like looking at people's online messages if needed. It also lets them handle more serious crimes like drug and gun-related offenses to keep everyone safer.