I am writing to urge you to support the Protect Reporters from Excessive State Suppression (PRESS) Act, recently passed in the House. This bill is essential to safeguard press freedom and ensure that journalists are protected from government overreach while they work to uncover and report the truth.
As you know, reporters often rely on confidential sources to reveal crucial information. Without federal protections, journalists can be forced to disclose these sources, which discourages people from coming forward with valuable information. The PRESS Act would prevent the federal government from forcing reporters to reveal sources and would limit government surveillance of journalists through their digital providers.
By supporting this legislation, you would help uphold the First Amendment and allow the press to continue its important role in a democratic society. The PRESS Act has received strong bipartisan support in the House, reflecting its importance in protecting free expres sion and transparency.
Thank you for considering this critical issue, and I respectfully urge you to support the PRESS Act in the Senate.
