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. The resolution acknowledges C-SPAN's role in providing unfiltered access to Senate proceedings. It also emphasizes the importance of continued accessibility of C-SPAN on all platforms.
Expected Effects
The resolution serves as a formal recognition of C-SPAN's contribution to transparency in government. It may encourage broader accessibility of C-SPAN's content. It also highlights the importance of cable and satellite providers in funding C-SPAN.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of C-SPAN's role in providing access to Senate proceedings.
- Potential for wider distribution of C-SPAN content across various platforms.
- Reinforces the importance of transparency in government.
- Highlights the historical record of Senate proceedings captured by C-SPAN.
- Acknowledges the contributions of cable and satellite providers to C-SPAN's operation.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no direct legal or financial impact.
- It relies on voluntary action from television providers to prioritize C-SPAN.
- The resolution does not address potential issues related to bias or editorial control in C-SPAN's coverage (if any).
- There are no direct disadvantages to the American people.
- The resolution is largely symbolic.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the spirit of the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and the press. C-SPAN's coverage of the Senate contributes to an informed citizenry, which is essential for a functioning democracy. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional provision.
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).