Require the Supreme Court to publish the names of justices who vote for emergency orders and explain the reasoning behind those decisions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025?
The Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025, known as S. 3533, was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on December 16, 2025. The committee members must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This bill has seen no movement since December 16, 2025, and it faces the same hurdle as the previous version that expired in 2024.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025 (S. 3533 (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. 4388 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4388 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.