Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 13, 2019Law
S. 770
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 13, 2019)
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2019
This bill establishes a framework to allow federal court proceedings—in district courts, in circuit courts, and at the Supreme Court—to be photographed, recorded, broadcast, or televised.
Specifically, it authorizes the presiding judge to permit media coverage of court proceedings, subject to requirements and limitations.
What just happenedMar 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate