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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 17

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 17

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 17

Bill HRES 17 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HRES 17 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023. Bill HRES 17's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 10, 2023

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 17

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.