A closed-door meeting of US Senate Democrats released positive signals, suggesting that there is still hope for progress in encryption legislation.

According to journalist Eleanor Terrett, a Democratic staffer described the meeting as "positive" and "the most productive Democratic meeting to date." Chuck Schumer, who also attended, emphasized the importance of industry involvement and called for maintaining momentum and expediting the bill's passage. While some Democrats still have specific demands regarding certain provisions, attendees generally agreed that this legislative effort, which was considered "on the verge of stalling" a few weeks ago, is "far from over" and its prospects remain.