Free Flow of Information Act of 2006

Summary

Free Flow of Information Act of 2006 - Prohibits federal courts in criminal or civil proceedings from compelling journalists to disclose their confidential sources or information which they obtain in a professional newsgathering capacity. Allows exceptions if a court finds that: (1) alternative means of obtaining such confidential information have been exhausted and reasonable and timely notice of a demand for such information has been given; (2) subpoenas for such information are limited in scope; (3) such information is critical to pending criminal or civil litigation; and (4) nondisclosure of such information would be contrary to the public interest. Denies journalists a privilege against disclosure of confidential information if such information: (1) was obtained by eyewitness observations of criminal conduct by a journalist or involvement of such journalist in criminal or tortious conduct; (2) is necessary to prevent death or substantial bodily harm; (3) is necessary to protect national security; and (4) was provided or obtained without a promise of confidentiality.

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Timeline

1. 18 May 2006

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 May 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4800-4801)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 September 2006

   Committee

   Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-837.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 18 May 2006 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] · I · Cosponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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