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- H.R.581
H.R.581: Free Flow of Information Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2006
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (30 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Free Flow of Information Act of 2005 - Prohibits Federal entities from compelling covered persons (specified media outlets or their employees) to testify or produce any document unless a court determines by clear and convincing evidence that: (1) the entity has unsuccessfully attempted to obtain such testimony or document from all non-covered persons; and (2) in a criminal matter, based on information from a non-covered person, there are...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Pence (R-Ind.) |