Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

Senate Bill

S. 2074

119th Congress

Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 12, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Wood Hassan

Senator

Democratic

NH

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill would protect journalists and telecommunications providers from being forced to disclose certain information, like the identity of their sources or records obtained in the course of their reporting work. This is intended to help preserve the confidentiality and independence of journalism.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorMargaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)

Introduced6/12/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

This bill would protect journalists and telecommunications providers from being forced to disclose certain information, like the identity of their sources or records obtained in the course of their reporting work. This is intended to help preserve the confiden

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This bill would protect journalists and telecommunications providers from being forced to disclose certain information, like the identity of their sources or records obtained in the course of their reporting work. This is intended to help preserve the confidentiality and independence of journalism.

Bill Number: 2074
Sponsor: Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Policy Area: Science, Technology, Communications

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Fact Sheet

Title: Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act
Bill Number: 2074
Sponsor: Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 6/12/2025
Summary: This bill would protect journalists and telecommunications providers from being forced to disclose certain information, like the identity of their sources or records obtained in the course of their reporting work. This is intended to help preserve the confidentiality and independence of journalism.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would protect journalists and telecommunications providers from being forced to disclose certain information, like the identity of their sources or records obtained in the course of their reporting work. This is intended to help preserve the confidentiality and independence of journalism.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act This bill prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists and providers of telecommunications services (e.g., phone and internet companies) to disclose certain protected information, except in limited circumstances such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence. Specifically, the bill protects from disclosure any information identifying a source, as well as any records, contents of a communication, documents, or information obtained or created by journalists in the course of their work. Further, the bill protects specified third parties, such as telecommunications carriers or social media companies, from being compelled to provide testimony or any document consisting of a record, information, or other communication that is stored by the third party on behalf of a journalist.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists or telecom providers to disclose information that could identify a journalist's sources or reveal records/communications obtained during reporting
Protects third-party providers like phone/internet companies from being forced to hand over records or communications stored on behalf of journalists
Includes exceptions to allow disclosure in limited circumstances, such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit journalists, media organizations, and the public by helping to safeguard the confidentiality of journalist-source relationships and the independence of the press. It could make sources more willing to come forward with sensitive information, empowering journalists to investigate and report more effectively on important issues.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2074, 119th Congress (2025). "Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2074