S. 1133

119th Congress

Reported

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

Sponsored byRepublican:Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]IA· Introduced 26 March 2025
Open on Congress.gov

5

Cosponsors

6

Actions

0

Amendments

1

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
Passed Both
Enacted
Step 1 of 0
Latest action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.

23 June 2026·4 weeks ago

Summary

Reported to Senate · Updated 10 July 2026

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

This bill establishes a framework to allow federal court proceedings—in district courts, in circuit courts, and at the Supreme Court—to be photographed, recorded, broadcast, or televised. Specifically, it authorizes the presiding judge to permit media coverage of court proceedings, subject to requirements and limitations.

Timeline

6 actions

  1. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.

    23 June 2026 · Calendars

  2. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

    23 June 2026 · Committee

  3. Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.

    23 June 2026 · Committee

  4. Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    18 June 2026 · Committee

  5. Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    18 June 2026 · Committee

  6. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  7. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  8. Introduced in Senate

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  9. Introduced in Senate

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

  10. Introduced in Senate

    26 March 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]IA

Cosponsors

  • Democrat480%
  • Republican120%

Classification

Policy area

Law

Legislative subjects

Broadcasting, cable, digital technologiesEvidence and witnessesFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsJudicial procedure and administrationPhotography and imagingSound recordingSupreme CourtTelevision and film

Committees

1

  • Judiciary Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To26 Mar 2025
    • Markup By18 Jun 2026

Market relevance

AI-inferred

Impact via Regulation

Sectors

↑ Telecommunications↑ Technology

Tickers

↑ CMCSA↑ DIS↑ FOXA↑ PARA↑ WBD↑ NYT

The bill permits photographing, electronic recording, broadcasting, and televising of federal court proceedings, including the Supreme Court. This creates new content opportunities and potential viewership for news and media organizations, increasing demand for their services and potentially for related technology and equipment. This regulatory change directly benefits companies involved in news broadcasting and digital media.

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