A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.

1/2/2025, 6:08 PM
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)
Bill 118 S.Res. 934 is a resolution that aims to amend the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate. The resolution seeks to update and modernize the rules and regulations surrounding how Senate proceedings are broadcasted and recorded for the public.

The resolution includes provisions that would require all Senate committee hearings and meetings to be broadcasted and recorded, allowing for greater transparency and accessibility for the American people. Additionally, the resolution calls for the creation of a centralized online platform where all Senate proceedings can be accessed and viewed by the public.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines guidelines for the use of social media and other digital platforms for broadcasting Senate proceedings, ensuring that the information is easily accessible and widely available to the public. The resolution also includes provisions for the archiving and preservation of all recorded Senate proceedings for future reference and historical purposes. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 934 aims to improve the transparency and accessibility of Senate proceedings by updating and modernizing the broadcasting and recording procedures. This resolution is an important step towards ensuring that the American people have access to the information they need to hold their elected officials accountable.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 934

Introduced on
2024-12-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)
Bill 118 S.Res. 934 is a resolution that aims to amend the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate. The resolution seeks to update and modernize the rules and regulations surrounding how Senate proceedings are broadcasted and recorded for the public.

The resolution includes provisions that would require all Senate committee hearings and meetings to be broadcasted and recorded, allowing for greater transparency and accessibility for the American people. Additionally, the resolution calls for the creation of a centralized online platform where all Senate proceedings can be accessed and viewed by the public.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines guidelines for the use of social media and other digital platforms for broadcasting Senate proceedings, ensuring that the information is easily accessible and widely available to the public. The resolution also includes provisions for the archiving and preservation of all recorded Senate proceedings for future reference and historical purposes. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 934 aims to improve the transparency and accessibility of Senate proceedings by updating and modernizing the broadcasting and recording procedures. This resolution is an important step towards ensuring that the American people have access to the information they need to hold their elected officials accountable.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)