H.R.5893: Ansel Adams Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 2, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 2, 2015

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Jan. 18, 2015 9th
Jan. 11, 2015 1st

Bill Summary

Ansel Adams Act - Declares that it is contrary to U.S. public policy to prohibit or restrict photography in public spaces, whether for private, news media, or commercial use. Requires a federal agency, should it seek to restrict photography of its installations or personnel, to obtain a court order that outlines the national security or other reasons for the restriction. Instructs that such court order shall allow restrictions of such...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Jan. 2, 2015
Referred to House Judiciary
Jan. 2, 2015
Referred to House Agriculture
Jan. 2, 2015
Referred to House Natural Resources
Jan. 2, 2015
Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
Jan. 2, 2015

Introduced in the House by Steve Stockman (R-Texas)

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