S1133Referred to Committee

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-26
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Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley
Republican · IA · Senator
Votes with party: 75.0% (816 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (5)

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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

2026-06-18

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would require federal courts to allow cameras and live video streaming of civil court proceedings, making trials more accessible to the public and media. This change would affect federal judges, attorneys, litigants, and citizens interested in following cases, though judges could still restrict cameras in specific situations to protect privacy or ensure fair trials. The goal is to increase transparency in the federal court system so people can watch proceedings from home rather than having to attend in person.

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