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- H.R.917
H.R.917: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2014
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013 - 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
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 3, 2014 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| April 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 28, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Steve King (R-Iowa) |