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H.R. 3595 (93rd)

A bill to protect the free flow of information to the public, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

5 February 1973

Last action

5 February 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9]

Subjects

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Source updated

1 August 2024

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Summary

States that no person shall be required to disclose any information, or the source thereof, directly received or obtained by him in the process of gathering or the presentation of news or other information solely for public dissemination or distribution unless overwhelming evidence shows that refusal to disclose the information or its source would adversely affect the public safety to a substantial degree.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

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