HR 649 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Sunshine in Journalism Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2005-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Sunshine in Journalism Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal criminal code to require any print or broadcast journalist within the United States who accepts, or agrees to accept, any valuable consideration from a Government agency for promoting, opposing, or commenting on legislation, policies, regulations, or laws to file a disclosure form with the Department of Justice. Prescribes penalties for failing to file. Directs that all completed disclosure forms be made available to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican