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Free Press Act of 2019

Introduced: May 9, 2019 Introduced by: Himes, James A. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
May 9, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Free Press Act of 2019

This bill requires the President or his designee, at least twice a week, to brief members of the press assigned to report on the White House on the official business of the President.

Each briefing shall be video recorded and transmitted to the public.

What's happening now May 9, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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