HB4250: Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act PRESS Act
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The PRESS Act would limit the federal government's power to force reporters to disclose information they gather while doing journalism. It would establish legal protections so journalists cannot be compelled to reveal their sources or unpublished reporting materials. The bill affects federal investigators, reporters, news organizations, and the public's access to information. Engrossed status means the bill has passed one and is being prepared for the other chamber to consider it.
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HB4250: Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act PRESS Act
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Sponsors
Kevin Kiley
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (19)
Jamie Raskin
Darrell Issa
Ted Lieu
Barry Moore
Eleanor Norton