Sunshine in Journalism Act of 2005

Summary

Sunshine in Journalism Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require any print or broadcast journalist within the United States who accepts, or agrees to accept, any valuable consideration from a Government agency for promoting, opposing, or commenting on legislation, policies, regulations, or laws to file a disclosure form with the Department of Justice. Prescribes penalties for failing to file. Directs that all completed disclosure forms be made available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 8 February 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 February 2005

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