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Open Meetings Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9408| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation introduces new transparency and documentation requirements for meetings of specific judicial conferences and councils under chapter 15 of title 28, United States Code. It mandates that the Judicial Conference publish advance notice, including the date, time, place, and agenda, for all "covered meetings" on its website at least 30 days prior, with an exception for good cause requiring an explanation. A core provision requires these meetings to provide live audio streaming , accessible to the public without charge, and for archives of these streams to be published on the website within seven days. While promoting public access, the bill permits conferences or councils to enter closed sessions if publication is prohibited by law or for sensitive matters, provided a majority vote approves and the reason is stated. This aims to increase public awareness and oversight of judicial administrative proceedings.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4857
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4857
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-4857: Open Meetings Act of 2026

Open Meetings Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9408| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This legislation introduces new transparency and documentation requirements for meetings of specific judicial conferences and councils under chapter 15 of title 28, United States Code. It mandates that the Judicial Conference publish advance notice, including the date, time, place, and agenda, for all "covered meetings" on its website at least 30 days prior, with an exception for good cause requiring an explanation. A core provision requires these meetings to provide live audio streaming , accessible to the public without charge, and for archives of these streams to be published on the website within seven days. While promoting public access, the bill permits conferences or councils to enter closed sessions if publication is prohibited by law or for sensitive matters, provided a majority vote approves and the reason is stated. This aims to increase public awareness and oversight of judicial administrative proceedings.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4857
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4857
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Henry C. "Hank" Johnson

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (10)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-4857: Open Meetings Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted