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Recognizing C-SPAN's 39th Anniversary in the U.S. Senate

The U.S. Senate officially recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN's coverage of Senate proceedings. This ensures citizens continuous, unfiltered access to debates and votes, increasing government transparency and allowing for a better understanding of legislative processes.
Key points
Acknowledging C-SPAN's role in providing citizens access to Senate proceedings for nearly four decades.
Emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted and unfiltered access to Senate debates, votes, and deliberations for all Americans.
Encouraging television providers, including streaming services, to prioritize C-SPAN's availability for live Congressional coverage.
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Status: Adopted
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Print number: 119_SRES_259
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-06-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_259.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Acknowledging C-SPAN's role in providing citizens access to Senate proceedings for nearly four decades.
  • Emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted and unfiltered access to Senate debates, votes, and deliberations for all Americans.
  • Encouraging television providers, including streaming services, to prioritize C-SPAN's availability for live Congressional 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. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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