This bill would restore press access to the Pentagon that was restricted under Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth's 2025 policies. The legislation requires the Secretary of Defense to reinstate journalist access to areas like the "Correspondents' Corridor" and other press working spaces within 30 days of enactment, and to allow credentialed reporters to move around the Pentagon without military escorts, as was permitted before May 2025. The bill also establishes that security reviews for press credentials must be conducted by career officials at the Pentagon Force Protection Agency without political influence or unnecessary delays. Additionally, any future changes to Pentagon press access policies would require advance consultation with the congressional Armed Services committees. The legislation reflects Congress's view that independent press access to the Pentagon is essential for accurate reporting on defense policy, effective government oversight, and public understanding of how the military operates.