Bill 118 HRES 593, also known as the "Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes," is a proposed legislation that aims to allow video recording in the House Chamber during joint meetings of Congress for specific educational purposes.
The bill seeks to provide an opportunity for educational institutions, such as schools and universities, to record and use footage from joint meetings of Congress for educational purposes. This includes using the footage for classroom instruction, research, and other educational activities.
The legislation emphasizes the importance of transparency and accessibility in government proceedings, and aims to provide students and educators with a valuable resource for learning about the legislative process and the workings of Congress.
If passed, the bill would authorize the video recording of joint meetings of Congress for educational purposes only, and would not allow for the footage to be used for commercial or political purposes. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions to ensure that the recording process does not disrupt or interfere with the proceedings of the joint meetings.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 593 aims to promote education and civic engagement by allowing for the video recording of joint meetings of Congress for specific educational purposes.