Cameras in the Courtroom Act

# Cameras in the Courtroom Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Cameras in the Courtroom Act would allow television cameras and digital broadcasting equipment in federal courtrooms, including the Supreme Court. Currently, federal courts have strict rules limiting cameras and photography. If passed, this bill would enable live or recorded broadcasts of court proceedings, making trials more accessible to the public through television and online platforms. **Who It Affects & Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects federal courts, judges, and legal proceedings at all levels of the federal judicial system. It would allow media outlets and the public to watch trials as they happen rather than relying on written transcripts or secondhand reports.

The legislation addresses concerns about transparency and equal access to the justice system, allowing citizens to observe proceedings without being physically present in the courtroom. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2361 is in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Gerald Connolly (D-Virginia). No action has been taken to move it forward for consideration.