H.R. 2102 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
H.R. 2102 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on May 2, 2007, sponsored by Rick Boucher with 71 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 2, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 71
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency) from compelling a covered person (a person engaged in journalism, including their supervisor, employer, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) to testify or produce any document unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderance of the evidence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Boucher (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 2, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 16, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428. (Oct 18, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Oct 16, 2007 · Passed398–21 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Oct 16, 2007 · Passed388–33
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Free Flow of Information Act of 2007House · Oct 16, 2007
- Free Flow of Information Act of 2007House · Oct 16, 2007
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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