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H.R. 5908 (93rd)

Free Flow of News Act

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Introduced

21 March 1973

Last action

21 March 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-21]

Subjects

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3 September 2025

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Summary

Free Flow of News Act - Provides that no newsman shall be compelled to give any information that would reveal confidential sources maintained by him or by any other newsman in the course of disseminating news through any news medium. Defines terms "newsman," "news medium," and "news," for purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 21 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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