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Cameras in the Courtroom Act

USA119th CongressS-1146| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Cameras in the Courtroom Act," seeks to mandate television coverage for all open sessions of the Supreme Court. It proposes to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by inserting a new section that explicitly requires such coverage. Under this provision, the Supreme Court would be compelled to permit televising its proceedings, thereby increasing public access and transparency. The only exception allows the Court, by a majority vote of justices , to prohibit coverage in a particular case if it would violate the due process rights of any party involved.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-822
Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-807
Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-858
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2361
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1874)
Jun 18, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 23, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 23, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-822
    Cameras in the Courtroom Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-807
    Cameras in the Courtroom Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-858
    Cameras in the Courtroom Act


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2361
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1874)


  • June 18, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 23, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.


  • June 23, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-2361: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesDue process and equal protectionJudicial procedure and administrationSupreme CourtTelevision and film

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

USA119th CongressS-1146| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2026
This legislation, titled the "Cameras in the Courtroom Act," seeks to mandate television coverage for all open sessions of the Supreme Court. It proposes to amend Title 28 of the United States Code by inserting a new section that explicitly requires such coverage. Under this provision, the Supreme Court would be compelled to permit televising its proceedings, thereby increasing public access and transparency. The only exception allows the Court, by a majority vote of justices , to prohibit coverage in a particular case if it would violate the due process rights of any party involved.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-822
Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-807
Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-858
Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Mar 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2361
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 26, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1874)
Jun 18, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 23, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 23, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-822
    Cameras in the Courtroom Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-807
    Cameras in the Courtroom Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-858
    Cameras in the Courtroom Act


  • March 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2361
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 26, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1874)


  • June 18, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 23, 2026
    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.


  • June 23, 2026
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2361: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesDue process and equal protectionJudicial procedure and administrationSupreme CourtTelevision and film