Bill119th CongressFiled May 5, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3203
Journalist Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseMay 5, 2025
- May 5, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 5, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 5, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House