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Journalist Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-05
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Eric Swalwell
Eric Swalwell
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.7% (303 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-05-05

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Plain-English 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.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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