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A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.
1/2/2025, 6:08 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 934
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of SRES 934
This resolution amends the Senate floor broadcasting and recording procedures.
Specifically, the resolution applies the existing television and radio procedures more broadly to broadcasting and recording. The resolution also removes references to the original broadcast pilot program.
Among other things, the resolution generally maintains the requirements that
- broadcast coverage and recordings provide continuous, gavel-to-gavel coverage of Senate floor proceedings;
- video broadcast coverage follows the individuals who are speaking, except during roll call votes, when the cameras must show the entire chamber;
- the Committee on Rules and Administration provide oversight for broadcast coverage and recordings of Senate proceedings;
- the Senate Recording Studio administers the recording of coverage, under the direction of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate;
- broadcast coverage be available on a live basis and free of charge for news-gathering, educational, or information distribution entities; and
- the use of recorded footage for political campaign purposes is prohibited.
Current Status of Bill SRES 934
Bill SRES 934 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2024. Bill SRES 934 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 18, 2024. Bill SRES 934's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183) as of December 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 934
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 934
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 934
A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.
A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.
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