HR 717 · 93th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A bill to assure the free flow of information to the public.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Kuykendall, Dan H. [R-TN-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that a person connected with or employed by the news media or press shall not be compelled to disclose before any State or Federal administrative, legislative, or judicial body, except a State or Federal grand jury, any information or the source of any information procured for publication or broadcast.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only