HR 14814 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to protect from certain wilful injury any broadcaster or reporter employed by or under contract with any broadcasting station or any newspaper or periodical circulated to the general public.

Introduced 1976-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1976-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Makes it a crime to willfully injure or attempt to injure broadcasters and newspaper or periodical reporters for reasons connected with their work. Subjects violators to a fine of not more than $100,000, imprisonment for not more than 50 years, or both. Stipulates that such violators, if their actions result in death, shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or life. Directs the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate violations of this Act. (Adds 18 U.S.C. 246)…

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