HR 5194 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to protect confidential sources of the news media.

Introduced 1973-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20]· 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.(1973-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits any court, legislature, or administrative body from requiring persons connected with or employed by the news media or press to disclose before the Congress or any Federal court or agency any information or the source of any information procured for publication or broadcast.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats