Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
ReportedJun 18, 2026
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
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What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 51 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Law: 21 of 781 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.7%)
- Sponsor
- 19 of 426 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 2, from introduced in senate to reported to senate · 1,002 words
- Subjects
- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesEvidence and witnessesFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationPhotography and imaging +3 more
- Latest action
- Jun 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0
The bill status record lists no related bills.
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]