Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.
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What This Bill Does
This bill changes the House of Representatives rules to require the Speaker to allow C-SPAN to broadcast and record what happens on the House floor. C-SPAN is the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network, a television network that covers government proceedings.
Who It Affects
The Speaker of the House of Representatives and C-SPAN.
Key Provisions
• The Speaker must allow C-SPAN to broadcast and record House floor proceedings using at least 4 cameras that C-SPAN owns and operates (Sec. 1)
What Changes
Rule V of the House Rules will be modified to add a new requirement. The Speaker will no longer have the option to prevent C-SPAN from broadcasting and recording House floor proceedings with their own equipment.
Important Definitions
Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN): A television network that broadcasts government proceedings.
Effective Date
Not specified in bill text
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