SRES 934 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.

SRES 934 updates the Senate's rules for broadcasting and recording its proceedings. It requires continuous live audio and video coverage of Senate sessions (except during closed sessions or quorum calls), directs the Architect of the Capitol to install necessary equipment under $3.5 million, and mandates that recordings be made available free to accredited media and educational entities. The resolution strictly prohibits using Senate recordings for political campaigns and requires closed captioning for broadcasts. These changes aim to improve public access to Senate activities while establishing clear operational guidelines for Senate staff and media.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
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Introduced Dec 18, 2024 Last action Dec 18, 2024
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Dec 18, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7171; text: CR S7182-7183)
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Dec 18, 2024
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Voice Vote.
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Dec 18, 2024
Introduced
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