Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 18, 2021Law
S. 818
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021
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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021
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 happenedJun 24, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 R
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- Introduced in SenateMar 18, 2021
- Jun 24, 2021Committee
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate