Bill115th CongressFiled May 24, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2967
Journalist Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 24, 2018)
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.
What just happenedMay 24, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 24, 2018
- May 24, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate