HR 4935 · 115th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Journalist Protection Act

Introduced 2018-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2018-02-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Journalist Protection Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to establish new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.…

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Democrats
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]RI
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]CA
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]MI
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA
Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]NY
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]CA
Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]WI