Recording Studio of the United States House of Representatives
The House Recording Studio provides radio and television recording services to members, committees, and officers of the
The studio was established by the authority of
History
Prior to the establishment of the House Recording Studio, television cameras were only occasionally allowed into the Chamber of the House of Representatives for special events such as the State of the Union and for speeches by visiting foreign dignitaries. The first time that a full House session was publicly televised was in March 19, 1979, with Rep. Al Gore being the first House Member to give a live televised speech during a session of the Congress.[1]
Shortly after, the House approved the permanent establishment of its own TV and broadcasting system, starting with the installation of six cameras in the Chamber and a dedicated studio space in the United States Capitol basement.[2]
References
- ^ "The Beginning of Televised House Floor Debate | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". history.house.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Celebrating 40 years of the House Recording Studio | house.gov". www.house.gov. Retrieved 2024-02-02.