Cameras in the Courtroom Act
4/4/2025, 3:41 PMSummary of Bill HR 2361
Bill 119 HR 2361, also known as the "Supreme Court Transparency Act of 2021," aims to allow the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. The bill proposes that the Supreme Court should permit the live broadcast of its oral arguments and opinion announcements, with certain exceptions for cases involving sensitive or classified information.Proponents of the bill argue that televising Supreme Court proceedings would increase transparency and accessibility to the highest court in the land, allowing the public to better understand the judicial process and decisions that impact their lives. They believe that live broadcasts would promote accountability and trust in the judicial system.
Opponents of the bill express concerns about the potential negative impact of televising Supreme Court proceedings, such as the risk of sensationalizing or politicizing the court's decisions. They argue that the Supreme Court should remain insulated from public opinion and media influence in order to maintain its independence and impartiality. Overall, the Supreme Court Transparency Act of 2021 seeks to open up the Supreme Court to the American public through live broadcasts of its proceedings, while also considering the potential implications and limitations of such transparency. The bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2361
Bill HR 2361 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2361 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2361's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 26, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2361
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2361
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To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.Comments
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