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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4446· 119th Congress

Protect journalists from forced source disclosure

PRESS Act

Sponsor
Ashley Moody (R-FL)
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
Last Action
Apr 30, 2026
Passage
25%
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Limits when the federal government can force journalists to reveal their sources.
  • Also restricts seizing reporters phone and email records.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Strengthens press freedom and source confidentiality.
  • Affects journalists, news outlets, and the public access to information.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • Early stage, with no committee vote scheduled yet.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Apr 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Apr 30, 2026Introduced in Senate