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S.818: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 18, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 24, 2021
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 18, 2021
Bill Summary
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2021 This bill establishes a framework to allow federal court proceedings—in district courts, in circuit courts, and at the Supreme Court—to be photographed, recorded, broadcast, or televised. Specifically, it authorizes the presiding judge to permit media coverage of court proceedings, subject to requirements and limitations.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2021 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| March 18, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 18, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |