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Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Congressional Summary of S 833
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 833
Bill S 833 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 833 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 833's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 16, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 833
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 833
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
- Evidence and witnesses
- Federal appellate courts
- Federal district courts
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Photography and imaging
- Sound recording
- Supreme Court
- Television and film
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 833
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2023
A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 833
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