1. United States
2. N.J.
3. Letter

I am requesting your support for the PRESS Act, legislation aimed at safeguarding press freedom by establishing limits on the compelled disclosure of information obtained by journalists during their work. This bill recognizes the vital role of journalists gathering and disseminating information in the public interest by preventing the government from forcing them to reveal sources or protected information, except in cases involving terrorism or imminent violence prevention. It extends similar protections to service providers storing journalists' communications and data. Supporting this act upholds legal protections allowing journalists to report without compromising sources or unpublished work, preserving a free press essential for accountability and the public's right to know. The PRESS Act balances national security with journalism's ability to operate without undue government interference. A robust free press is crucial for a thriving democracy, and this act would create a powerful precedent upholding these liberties for journalists and the public they serve.