S 2074
PRESS Act
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The PRESS Act aims to protect journalists and telecommunications companies from unwarranted government surveillance. It prohibits federal agencies from compelling journalists to disclose information identifying sources or communications, except in very specific circumstances like preventing terrorism or imminent violence. The bill also restricts federal agencies from demanding information from service providers storing journalist data, requiring a court order based on a preponderance of evidence and providing notice and a hearing for the journalist. It ensures compelled disclosures are narrowly tailored and doesn't apply to civil defamation claims.
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