Allow federal judges to permit cameras and broadcasting equipment in their courtrooms during proceedings.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025?
The Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025, known as S. 1133, reached the Senate legislative calendar on June 22, 2026. The full Senate must now vote on the bill, but the main constraint is that Senate leadership controls the schedule and floor time is limited. While moving out of committee is a significant step that most bills fail to achieve, the measure still faces a difficult path to becoming law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025 (S. 1133 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 833 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 833 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chuck Grassley (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.