H.R. 985 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009
H.R. 985 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 11, 2009, sponsored by Rick Boucher with 50 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 50
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 - Prohibits a federal entity (an entity or employee of the judicial or executive branch or an administrative agency of the federal government), in any matter arising under federal law, from compelling a covered person to testify or produce any document related to information obtained or created as part of engaging in journalism unless a court makes specified determinations by a preponderanc…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Boucher (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 33 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2009
- Passed the HouseMar 31, 2009
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Apr 1, 2009)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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