A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate. | ChamberLight
Bills · SRES 259
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 259SenateBroadcasting, cable, digital technologies
A resolution recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This resolution matters because it highlights the importance of open government and public access to the legislative process. In a time when misinformation can be prevalent, channels like C-SPAN offer a direct, unedited view of how laws are debated and made, fostering greater transparency and accountability.
By formally recognizing C-SPAN's role and suggesting its broader availability, the Senate is emphasizing the value of informed civic engagement. While it doesn't create new laws or obligations, it serves as a public endorsement of an organization dedicated to documenting democracy and encourages wider access to this resource, potentially helping more voters stay informed about the actions of their elected officials.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
The Senate officially recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.
This formally acknowledges the long-standing role C-SPAN has played in providing public access to Senate proceedings.
PROVISION 02
The resolution highlights C-SPAN2's nearly four decades of providing uninterrupted, unfiltered access to Senate debates, votes, and deliberations.
This emphasizes the value of transparency and the historical record C-SPAN has created of legislative activity.
PROVISION 03
It states that all television providers, including streaming services, should make delivery of C-SPAN a priority.
This suggests a desire for broader availability of legislative coverage across various media platforms for all Americans.
This resolution matters because it highlights the importance of open government and public access to the legislative process. In a time when misinformation can be prevalent, channels like C-SPAN offer a direct, unedited view of how laws are debated and made, fostering greater transparency and accountability.
By formally recognizing C-SPAN's role and suggesting its broader availability, the Senate is emphasizing the value of informed civic engagement. While it doesn't create new laws or obligations, it serves as a public endorsement of an organization dedicated to documenting democracy and encourages wider access to this resource, potentially helping more voters stay informed about the actions of their elected officials.
KEY PROVISIONS
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The Senate officially recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate.
This formally acknowledges the long-standing role C-SPAN has played in providing public access to Senate proceedings.
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The resolution highlights C-SPAN2's nearly four decades of providing uninterrupted, unfiltered access to Senate debates, votes, and deliberations.
This emphasizes the value of transparency and the historical record C-SPAN has created of legislative activity.
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It states that all television providers, including streaming services, should make delivery of C-SPAN a priority.
This suggests a desire for broader availability of legislative coverage across various media platforms for all Americans.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion or purpose adopted by a legislative body, but which does not become a law and does not require the President's signature.
Senate
One of the two chambers of the United States Congress, consisting of 100 members, two from each state.
C-SPAN
Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network; a private, non-profit cable and satellite television network that provides unfiltered coverage of U.S. government proceedings and public affairs events.
Chronicling democracy
Recording and documenting the processes and events of a democratic government over time.
Roll call votes
A formal vote in a legislative body where each member's vote is individually recorded, often by their name being called.
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTS
JUN 18, 25
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
COMMITTEE
JUN 18, 25
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3478)
DISCHARGE
JUN 18, 25
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
FLOOR
JUN 18, 25
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/02/2025 CR S3171)