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S 1133 · 119th Congress · SenateOther

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

In plain language: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 This bill establishes a framework to allow federal court proceedings—in district courts, in circuit courts, and at the Supreme Court—to be photographed, recorded, broadcast, or televised. Specifically, it authorizes the presiding judge to permit media coverage of court proceedings, subject to requirements and limitations.

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How it moved.

  1. Jun 23, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
  2. Jun 23, 2026Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
  3. Jun 23, 2026Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
  4. Jun 18, 2026Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  5. Mar 26, 2025Introduced in Senate

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