Tell Congress: Protect Journalists, Pass the PRESS Act

Last year, the US House unanimously passed the PRESS Act, a bill which would prevent the government from compelling journalists to disclose their sources or records created as part of their reporting, except in extreme cases. Unfortunately, despite unanimous support in the House, the PRESS Act was blocked from receiving a vote in the Senate.

However, Senators Wyden, Lee, and Durbin, along with Reps. Raskin and Kiley, just re-introduced the PRESS Act – and we need to make sure Congress doesn’t stall on passage this year.

While the majority of states already have shield laws in place that protect journalists from compelled disclosure of their sources, the PRESS Act provides uniform protections to journalists across the country, ensuring their ability to freely report information and to hold our leaders accountable.

Tell Congress: Pass the PRESS Act and protect journalists’ ability to do their jobs.

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