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S. 1146

Introduced

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Introduced 3/26/2025•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.

6/23/2026 • Senate

Summary

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

This bill requires the Supreme Court to permit television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless it decides by majority vote that allowing such coverage in a particular case would violate the due process rights of any of the parties before the Court.

Introduced in Senate • 3/26/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Law
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesDue process and equal protectionJudicial procedure and administrationSupreme CourtTelevision and film

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (5)

Party Breakdown

4
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Democrat • IL

Sponsored 3/26/2025

Cosponsors (4)

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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

R-IA

Joined 3/26/2025

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

D-MN

Joined 3/26/2025

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Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

D-CA

Joined 3/27/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 26, 2025

Committee Review

June 18, 2026

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

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate6/23/2026
Introduced in Senate3/26/2025

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors4