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H.R. 1684 — Journalist Protection Act | PoliFocus

H.R. 1684116th Congress

Journalist Protection Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

19 cosponsors

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

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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Related Legislation

S. 751Journalist Protection Act
2019-03-12Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related

Legislative Actions

2019-03-12
Introduced in House
2019-03-12
Introduced in House
2019-03-12
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-05-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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