H.R. 4250 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
PRESS Act
H.R. 4250 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 21, 2023, sponsored by Kevin Kiley with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 21, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act This bill prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists and providers of telecommunications services (e.g., phone and internet companies) to disclose certain protected information, except in limited circumstances such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kevin Kiley (I-CA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 21, 2023
- Passed the HouseJan 18, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 22, 2024)
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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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