S.Res.259 - Recognizing June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate. (119th Congress)
Summary
Senate Resolution 259 recognizes June 2, 2025, as the 39th anniversary of C-SPAN chronicling democracy in the Senate. It acknowledges C-SPAN's role in providing unfiltered access to Senate proceedings. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of continued and accessible live coverage of the Senate on all platforms.
Expected Effects
The resolution formally acknowledges C-SPAN's contribution to transparency in government. It may encourage broader accessibility of C-SPAN's coverage through various media providers. This could lead to increased public awareness of Senate activities.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency and public awareness of Senate proceedings.
- Recognition of C-SPAN's role in chronicling democracy.
- Potential for broader accessibility of C-SPAN coverage across platforms.
- Reinforcement of the importance of live government coverage.
- Preservation of a historical record of Senate activities.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact.
- It relies on voluntary action from television providers.
- It does not address potential biases in C-SPAN's coverage (if any).
- The resolution is largely symbolic.
- There are no direct mechanisms to ensure increased accessibility.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the spirit of the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and the press. By recognizing C-SPAN's role in providing access to government proceedings, the resolution supports an informed citizenry. This aligns with the principles of transparency and accountability, which are essential for a functioning democracy as envisioned by the Constitution.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).