Federal · 119th Congress
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
Policy areaLaw
Summary
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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A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings.Official Title as Introduced
Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Legislative history4
Jun 23, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
Jun 23, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 18, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 26, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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