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

The PRESS Act (S. 2074) establishes crucial limits on the federal government's ability to compel journalists to disclose protected information obtained through their work. This legislation safeguards the free flow of information to the public by prohibiting federal entities from forcing journalists to reveal confidential sources or records, except in cases involving terrorism against the United States or imminent threats of violence. The bill also prevents the compelled disclosure of journalists' personal communications and data from service providers without court approval based on reasonable evidence of threats. These measures uphold press freedoms essential to a robust democracy by protecting reporters' ability to gather and disseminate information in the public interest without undue interference. I urge you to co-sponsor and support the PRESS Act to defend the indispensable role of journalists in keeping the public informed.