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

USA115th CongressS-2967| Senate 
| Updated: 5/24/2018
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Menendez (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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4935
Introduced in House
May 24, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 5, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4935
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4935: 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

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

USA115th CongressS-2967| Senate 
| Updated: 5/24/2018
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline
Feb 5, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-4935
Introduced in House
May 24, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 5, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-4935
    Introduced in House


  • May 24, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-4935: 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