1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

The PRESS Act is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at safeguarding the free flow of information and protecting journalists from undue government interference in their work. It establishes important limits on the ability of federal entities to compel journalists to disclose protected information, such as confidential sources or materials obtained during newsgathering. This helps preserve the integrity of the journalistic process and the public's right to access information on matters of public interest. The bill also extends protections to cover service providers that store data on behalf of journalists, preventing the government from indiscriminately accessing that information without meeting a high legal standard. These measures are essential to prevent the chilling effect that unchecked government surveillance can have on the free press. Given the vital role a free and robust press plays in a healthy democracy, it is imperative that we pass the PRESS Act to ensure journalists can perform their constitutionally protected duties without fear of retaliation or overreach from the government. This law will help maintain the free flow of information to the public by shielding journalistic work from exploitative state spying. I urge you to support this act and uphold the First Amendment rights that are fundamental to American values.