S.1267 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

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. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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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, sub

Official Summary

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 to delay notice to a covered person upon determining that such notice would pose a substantial threat to the integrity of a criminal investigation.


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09/14/07
Chihak : Protection for watchdogs keeps gov't on leash

The Senate Judiciary Committee is considering similar legislation, S. 1267, and a compromise is in the works, S. 2035. The Senate committee is scheduled to ...

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10/14/08
Congressional COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ...

S. 1267, ‘‘Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1995’’, was included in H.R. 3610 and enacted as P.L. 104–208. S. 1972, ‘‘Older Americans Indian Technical Amendments Act’’, was included in H.R. 3610 and enacted

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08/19/08
Docuticker » Blog Archive » CRS — Journalists’ Privilege: Overview ...

Three bills have also been introduced in the 110th Congress: S. 1267, S. 2035, and H.R. 2102. On October 16, 2007, the House passed H.R. 2102. This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 at 2:52 am and is filed under ...

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07/16/08
Glossary of Bills and Laws - H.R. 2102: Free Flow of Information ...

This bill is identical to S. 1267: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 introduced May 2, 2007 by Sen. Richard Lugar (R-IN). Similar Bills: S. 2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; Introduced by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) (with 16 ...

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