Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4857
Journalist Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15](D-CA)Sponsor
14 cosponsors14 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 29, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House