HR 1293 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
A bill to protect the freedom of the press under the first amendment to the Constitution.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-23)
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Prohibits any Federal, State, or other governmental authority from issuing a warrant or subpoena for journalistic property.…
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Cosponsors (10)
2 Democrats8 Republicans