H.R.2102 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

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. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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H.Amdt854 Oct 16th Pass Amendment information not available. (View on THOMAS)
H.Amdt853 Oct 16th Pass An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-370 to provide the shiel can be pierced to prevent or identify the perpetrator of a terrorist attack or harm to national security. It also provides that the disclosure of a leaker's identity can be compelled in cases involving leaks of properly classified information. It also permits law enforcement to obtain an order compelling disclosure of documents and information obtained as the result of eyewitness observations of alleged criminal or tortious conduct. It also limits the Act's coverage to a person who "regularly" engages in the listed journalistic activities. Finally, it adds three new exceptions to the definition of "covered person:" Specially Designated Global Terrorist, as designated by the Treasury Department; a specially designated terrorist, as defined by federal regualtions; and a terrorist organization, as defined by immigration law. (View on THOMAS)
H.Amdt852 Oct 16th Offered An amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text for further amendment is considered adopted. (View on THOMAS)

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