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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4935| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2018
Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2967
Introduced in Senate
  • February 5, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 24, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2967
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2967: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.
Assault and harassment offensesNews media and reportingViolent crime

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-4935| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2018
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Feb 5, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-2967
Introduced in Senate
  • February 5, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 24, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-2967
    Introduced in Senate
Eric Swalwell

Eric Swalwell

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (12)
David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-2967: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesNews media and reportingViolent crime