Bill116th CongressFiled May 9, 2019Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 2641
Free Press Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 9, 2019)
Free Press Act of 2019
This bill requires the President or his designee, at least twice a week, to brief members of the press assigned to report on the White House on the official business of the President.
Each briefing shall be video recorded and transmitted to the public.
What just happenedMay 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 9, 2019
- May 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Introduced in House
- May 9, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House