Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4935
Journalist Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 5, 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 happenedFeb 5, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2018
- Feb 5, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 5, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 5, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House