US HR804 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on July 5 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 5 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-05 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow independent, non-government television cameras to broadcast House floor proceedings. Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain television and radio broadcasting stations, networks, services, and systems (including cable systems) and their correspondents to record and broadcast live coverage of the House whenever a House Member is present on the floor.
Title
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow independent, non-government television cameras to broadcast House floor proceedings.
Sponsors
| Rep. Ami Bera [D-CA] | Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] | Rep. Brenda Lawrence [D-MI] |
| Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. |
| 2016-07-05 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congress
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Television and film
Congress
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Television and film
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/804/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres804/BILLS-114hres804ih.pdf |
