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- H.R.3054
H.R.3054: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 25, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 - Authorizes the presiding judge of a U.S. appellate court or U.S. district court to permit the photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, or televising to the public of court proceedings over which that judge presides, except when such action would constitute a violation of the due process rights of any party. Directs: (1) a district court, upon the request of any witness in a trial proceeding...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
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| June 25, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.) |