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H.R.2802: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 25, 2011
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 - Authorizes the presiding judge of a U.S. appellate court (including the Supreme 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...
(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, Commercial and Administrative Law.
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Aug. 5, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |