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A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. 5/2/2007--Introduced. 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 [...]

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Latest Actions
  • 09/27/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
  • 09/20/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-226. 10:00 a.m.
  • 05/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5504-5505)
  • 05/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Text
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S.1267 Introduced in Senate08/31/2007