Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2528
Journalist Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 29, 2021)
Journalist Protection Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.
What just happenedJul 29, 2021
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 SenateJul 29, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 29, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate