Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution revises House rules to allow a minimum of four cameras owned and operated by the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast floor proceedings. Typically, cameras in the House are owned by the House Recording Studio and operate under procedures set out in House rules.

Bill 118 HRES 17, also known as the "C-SPAN Access Act," aims to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to mandate that the Speaker must permit the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House. This bill is designed to increase transparency and accessibility to the legislative process by allowing the public to view and review the debates and discussions that take place on the House floor.

The bill does not specify any additional requirements or restrictions on C-SPAN's coverage, but simply ensures that the network has the right to broadcast and record the proceedings. This will enable citizens to stay informed about the decisions being made by their elected representatives and hold them accountable for their actions.

Overall, the C-SPAN Access Act is a bipartisan effort to promote openness and accountability in the House of Representatives by providing the public with greater access to the legislative process.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 17

Introduced on
2023-01-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/10/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution revises House rules to allow a minimum of four cameras owned and operated by the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast floor proceedings. Typically, cameras in the House are owned by the House Recording Studio and operate under procedures set out in House rules.

Bill 118 HRES 17, also known as the "C-SPAN Access Act," aims to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to mandate that the Speaker must permit the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House. This bill is designed to increase transparency and accessibility to the legislative process by allowing the public to view and review the debates and discussions that take place on the House floor.

The bill does not specify any additional requirements or restrictions on C-SPAN's coverage, but simply ensures that the network has the right to broadcast and record the proceedings. This will enable citizens to stay informed about the decisions being made by their elected representatives and hold them accountable for their actions.

Overall, the C-SPAN Access Act is a bipartisan effort to promote openness and accountability in the House of Representatives by providing the public with greater access to the legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary1/18/2023

This resolution revises House rules to allow a minimum of four cameras owned and operated by the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast floor proceedings. Typically, cameras in the House are owned by the House Recording Stud...


Latest Action1/10/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.