United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 3537 — Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025This bill lengthens the duration of a nondisclosure order issued in connection with an administrative subpoena in a child exploitation or abuse investigation. The bill also subjects the nondisclosure order to judicial review.Current law permits the government to issue an administrative subpoena that compels providers of remote computing services or electronic communication services (providers) to disclose information pertaining to a subscriber in connection with a child exploitation or abuse investigation. Providers may notify customers and subscribers of the administrative subpoena unless the government obtains a court order—a nondisclosure order—that prohibits the notification. A nondisclosure order is currently valid for up to 90 days.This bill allows the government to obtain a nondisclosure order for 180 days in connection with a child exploitation or abuse investigation if the administrative subpoena includes a certification of necessity and notice of the right to judicial review.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law by changing the responsible official for certain subpoenas and introducing a certification process for nondisclosure requirements along with judicial review provisions.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(1)

    the Secretary of the Treasury → the Secretary of Homeland Security

    Changes the official responsible for issuing subpoenas related to certain offenses from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of Homeland Security.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(5)

    ordered by a court

    Removes the requirement that nondisclosure orders must be issued by a court.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(6)

    A United States → Except as provided in subparagraph (D), a United States

    Modifies the initial condition under which nondisclosure orders can be issued.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(6)(D)

    If a subpoena issued under this section as described in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(II) is accompanied by a certification under subclause (II) of this clause and notice of the right to judicial review under clause (iii) of this subparagraph, no recipient of such a subpoena shall disclose to any person that the Federal official who issued the subpoena has sought or obtained access to information or records under this section, for a period of 180 days.

    Establishes a new nondisclosure condition that allows for a 180-day prohibition on disclosure for certain subpoenas accompanied by a certification.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(6)(D)(ii)

    A recipient of a subpoena under this section as described in paragraph (1)(A)(i)(II) may disclose information otherwise subject to any applicable nondisclosure requirement to--

    Clarifies the exceptions under which recipients of subpoenas can disclose information despite nondisclosure requirements.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(6)(D)(iii)

    A nondisclosure requirement imposed under clause (i) shall be subject to judicial review under section 3486A.

    Introduces provisions for judicial review of nondisclosure requirements.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 3486(a)(6)(D)(iv)

    A nondisclosure requirement imposed under clause (i) may be extended in accordance with section 3486A(a)(4).

    Allows for the extension of nondisclosure requirements under specified circumstances.

  • Sec. 3486A. Judicial review of nondisclosure requirements

    Creates a new section for judicial review of nondisclosure requirements.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3537 do?
Targeting Child Predators Act of 2025This bill lengthens the duration of a nondisclosure order issued in connection with an administrative subpoena in a child exploitation or abuse investigation. The bill also subjects the nondisclosure order to judicial review.Current law permits the government to issue an administrative subpoena that compels providers of remote computing services or electronic communication services (providers) to disclose information pertaining to a subscriber in connection with a child exploitation or abuse investigation. Providers may notify customers and subscribers of the administrative subpoena unless the government obtains a court order—a nondisclosure order—that prohibits the notification. A nondisclosure order is currently valid for up to 90 days.This bill allows the government to obtain a nondisclosure order for 180 days in connection with a child exploitation or abuse investigation if the administrative subpoena includes a certification of necessity and notice of the right to judicial review.
Who sponsors HR 3537?
HR 3537 is sponsored by Fry, Russell (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 3537?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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