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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the deduction for film and television productions and to make certain changes with respect to the calculation of such deduction.

House

Extends the tax deduction for film and television productions and changes how that deduction is calculated under the Internal Revenue Code

Latest action: Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Senate

Require the Supreme Court to allow television coverage of open sessions except when a majority finds it would violate a party's due process rights in a particular case

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris.

Senate

Recognizes the life and death of Chuck Norris through a Senate resolution of tribute or memorial acknowledgment

Latest action: Wed Apr 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cameras in the Courtroom Act

House

Authorize cameras in courtrooms to allow courtroom proceedings to be recorded or broadcast more broadly

Latest action: Wed Mar 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CABLE Expansion Act

House

Expand cable broadband deployment by increasing access to cable service infrastructure and network growth

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cable Transparency Act

House

Require clearer cable service disclosures by making pricing and terms more transparent to consumers

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.

Senate

Recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN's coverage of Senate proceedings and its role in chronicling Senate democracy

Latest action: Wed Jun 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a framework for media coverage of federal court proceedings, allowing judges to permit photographing, recording, broadcasting, or televising in federal courts and the Supreme Court

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Protect College Sports Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes federal rules for college athlete name image and likeness agreements, athlete transfers, and limited antitrust treatment for pooled college sports media rights

Latest action: Wed Aug 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)