H.R. 3203 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Journalist Protection Act

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14] Introduced May 5, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action May 5, 2025

Summary

Journalist Protection Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. May 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. May 5, 2025 Introduced in House

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