United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1280 (105th)
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act
Introduced
10 April 1997
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2369-2370)
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Summary
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act - Allows any presiding U.S. judge, in his or her discretion, to allow the photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, or televising to the public of court proceedings over which such judge presides, including civil and criminal trials and appeals. Authorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to promulgate advisory guidelines concerning such media coverage within the courtroom.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 April 1997
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 10 April 1997
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 10 April 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/1280
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/1280