S 1601 119th Congress Senate In Committee

Journalist Protection Act

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · May 5, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Journalist Protection Act This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Independent · CT
Cosponsors (1)
Sen. Hirono

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