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Increased Senate Transparency: Mandatory Live Broadcasts and Recordings of Proceedings.

This resolution mandates continuous live broadcasting and recording of Senate Chamber proceedings, significantly increasing government transparency. Citizens gain free, direct access to view their representatives' actions through media and authorized entities. Crucially, the official recordings are strictly prohibited from being used for political campaign purposes.
Key points
Establishes continuous, uninterrupted live broadcasting and recording of Senate sessions, enhancing public oversight of the legislative process.
Broadcasts must be made available free of charge to media and educational entities, making it easier for citizens to follow Congress's work.
Strict prohibition on using official Senate recordings for political campaign purposes.
Allocates up to $3.5 million for necessary equipment and infrastructure upgrades to produce high-quality video and audio coverage.
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_934
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2024-12-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_934.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes continuous, uninterrupted live broadcasting and recording of Senate sessions, enhancing public oversight of the legislative process.
  • Broadcasts must be made available free of charge to media and educational entities, making it easier for citizens to follow Congress's work.
  • Strict prohibition on using official Senate recordings for political campaign purposes.
  • Allocates up to $3.5 million for necessary equipment and infrastructure upgrades to produce high-quality video and audio coverage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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