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S 1133Introduced

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

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Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Both Chambers
Enacted
SummaryReported to Senate
2026-06-23

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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Introduced in Senate2025-03-26T04:00:00Z
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Introduced2025-03-26
119th Congress
Cosponsors5
Co-sponsoring members
Policy AreaLaw
Primary subject
Last Action2026-06-23
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar un
Sponsor
Grassley, ChuckR
senate · Iowa
Legislative Subjects9 total
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesEvidence and witnessesFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationPhotography and imagingSound recordingSupreme CourtTelevision and film
Cosponsors5 members
DSen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]MNDSen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]ILDSen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]CTDSen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]MARSen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]TX
Latest Action2026-06-23

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.