HR 2102
110th Congress
House
Law
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Business records
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Confidential communications
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Criminal procedure
Discovery (Law)
Evidence (Law)
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Informers
Journalism
Journalistic ethics
Newspapers
Periodicals
Press
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
Introduced: May 2, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 2007
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Oct 17, 2007
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 16, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 16, 2007
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 398 - 21 (Roll no. 973).
Oct 16, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 398 - 21 (Roll no. 973).
Oct 16, 2007
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 388 - 33 (Roll no. 972). (text: CR H11601)
Oct 16, 2007
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11601-11602; text: CR H11601)
Oct 16, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment regarding authority to consider national security interest.
Oct 16, 2007
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
Oct 16, 2007
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11601)
Oct 16, 2007
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 742, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Boucher amendment.
Oct 16, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2102.
Oct 16, 2007
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2102 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Oct 16, 2007
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 742. (consideration: CR H11587-11603; text of measure as introduced: CR H11587-11588; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11588-11589)
Oct 16, 2007
Rule H. Res. 742 passed House.
Oct 15, 2007
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 742 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2102 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
Oct 10, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.
Oct 10, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-370.
Aug 1, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 1, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2007
Committee Hearings Held.
May 2, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 2, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2007 | House · vote #973 | On Passage | Passed | 398–21 | See who voted → |
| Oct 16, 2007 | House · vote #972 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Passed | 388–33 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 - Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency) from compelling a covered person (a person engaged in journalism, including their supervisor, employer, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate) to testify or produce any document unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderance of the evidence.
Requires the content of compelled testimony or documents to be limited and narrowly tailored.
Applies this Act to communications service providers with regard to testimony or any record, information, or other communication that relates to a business transaction between such providers and covered persons. Sets forth notice requirements. Permits a court to delay notice to a covered person upon determining that such notice would pose a substantial threat to the integrity of a criminal investigation.
What's happening now
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 428.
Committees of jurisdiction
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