Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Sponsored by Brian Schatz DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Armed Forces and National Security.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
15 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Adam B. Schiff DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jeanne Shaheen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jon Ossoff DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chris Van Hollen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tammy Duckworth DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tim Kaine DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard Blumenthal DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Elizabeth Warren DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Christopher A. Coons DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Cory A. Booker DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ron Wyden DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jeff Merkley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jacky Rosen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mark Kelly DDemocrat | |
| John W. Hickenlooper DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in Senate | Not checked yetThe official file |
Actions
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate
Committees
- Armed Services Committee (Senate)Referred To, August 6, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names S. 5288.