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To require the President to provide frequent press briefings covering the official business of the President to the White House press corps.

USA115th CongressHR-3228| House 
| Updated: 7/13/2017
James A. Himes

James A. Himes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Free Press Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to provide for video recorded press briefings covering the official business of the President to the White House press corps at least two times per week.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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To require the President to provide frequent press briefings covering the official business of the President to the White House press corps.

USA115th CongressHR-3228| House 
| Updated: 7/13/2017
Free Press Act of 2017 This bill requires the President to provide for video recorded press briefings covering the official business of the President to the White House press corps at least two times per week.
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Timeline
Jul 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
James A. Himes

James A. Himes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents