Bill119th CongressFiled Aug 6, 2026Armed Forces and National Security
S. 5288
Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
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What it does
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What just happenedAug 6, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
15 cosponsors14 D
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- Introduced in SenateAug 6, 2026
- Aug 6, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - Aug 6, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate