Bill119th CongressFiled May 5, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1601
Journalist Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 5, 2025)
Journalist Protection Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.
What just happenedMay 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 5, 2025
- May 5, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate