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.

Introduced 1979-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12]· 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.(1979-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits any Federal, State, or other governmental authority from issuing a warrant or subpoena for journalistic property.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (10)

2 Democrats8 Republicans