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Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting: June 18, 2026

Original title: Senate Judiciary: Business meeting to consider S.1133, to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings, S.1146, to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings, S.4591, to protect i

June 18, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting determines whether three legislative proposals move forward and initiates the confirmation process for eight federal judicial and Department of Justice nominees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Judiciary

The committee is considering legislation that would change media access rules for federal and Supreme Court proceedings.

Nominees

The eight individuals named are undergoing the committee's review process for federal appointments.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 18, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting to review three bills regarding media access to federal courts and intellectual property rights, as well as to consider several federal judicial and executive branch nominations.

Key Facts

  • The committee is considering S.1133, which proposes allowing media coverage of federal court proceedings.
  • The committee is considering S.1146, which proposes allowing the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.
  • The committee is considering S.4591, which proposes protections for intellectual property rights regarding an individual's voice and visual likeness.
  • The committee is considering the nomination of Benjamin M. Flowers for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • The committee is considering the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • The committee is considering the nomination of Michael J. Hendershot for the Northern District of Ohio.
  • The committee is considering the nomination of Jeffrey T. Kuntz for the Southern District of Florida.
  • The committee is considering the nominations of Arthur Roberts Jones and John George Edward Marck for the Southern District of Texas.
  • The committee is considering the nomination of Don Richard Berthiaume, Jr. for Inspector General of the Department of Justice.
  • The committee is considering the nomination of Sean Costello for United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this meeting?
The committee is meeting to discuss three specific bills and to review the qualifications of eight federal judicial and executive branch nominees.
Can I watch the proceedings?
Yes, the meeting is being recorded and can be viewed via the provided Senate link.

Why It Matters

This meeting determines whether three legislative proposals move forward and initiates the confirmation process for eight federal judicial and Department of Justice nominees.

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Discoveries

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Court Transparency Focus

The committee is simultaneously considering two separate bills aimed at increasing media access to federal and Supreme Court proceedings.

S.1133S.1146

Connected Entities

personSean Costello“Nominee for United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama.”Map →
personBenjamin M. Flowers“Nominee for United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit.”Map →
personMichael J. Hendershot“Nominee for United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.”Map →
organizationSenate Judiciary Committee“The committee holding the business meeting.”Map →
personMatthew A. Schwartz“Nominee for United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.”Map →
personJeffrey T. Kuntz“Nominee for United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.”Map →
personJohn George Edward Marck“Nominee for United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.”Map →
personArthur Roberts Jones“Nominee for United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.”Map →
personDon Richard Berthiaume, Jr.“Nominee for Inspector General, Department of Justice.”Map →

Sources

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www.senate.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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