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PRESS Act
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RCFP urges US Senate to advance, pass PRESS Act
The federal shield bill would provide essential protections for the public’s right to know.
June 7, 2024
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Reporters Committee
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Newsgathering
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House passes PRESS Act
The PRESS Act is the strongest federal shield legislation proposed to date.
January 22, 2024
By
Gabe Rottman
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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RCFP urges US Senate to pass PRESS Act
Update: The letter described below was written in December 2022 and pertains to events surrounding the version of the PRESS…
December 5, 2022
By
Chris Young
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Newsgathering
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It’s time to pass the PRESS Act
The PRESS Act has broad bipartisan support and is a reasonable, common-sense measure to protect the public’s right to know.
December 5, 2022
By
Emily Hockett
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Protecting Sources and Materials
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A big week for press freedom in Congress
The House passed a federal shield bill, and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) introduced anti-SLAPP legislation.
October 3, 2022
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Emily Hockett
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Libel and Privacy
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