HR 4383 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to protect confidential sources of the news media.

Introduced 1973-02-20· Sponsored by Rep. Hudnut, William H., III [R-IN-11]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-02-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that a person connected with or employed by the news media or press, or who is independently engaged in gathering information for publication or broadcast, shall not be required to disclose before the Congress or any Federal court, grand jury, or administrative entity any information or material or the source of any information or material procured for publication or broadcast.…

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