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- H.R.96
H.R.96: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2013
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Cameras in the Courtroom Act - Requires the Supreme Court to permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless it decides by majority vote that allowing such coverage in a particular case would violate the due process rights of any of the parties involved.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 25, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, And The Internet.
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 3, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) |