119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 20, 2026
S. 5033In Committee
Democrats propose expanding public access to federal court records
Sponsor: Sen. Schiff, Adam B. (D-CA)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 20, 2026
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Jul 20
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