House Bill 1684
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Journalist Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 12, 2019
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Bill Number
1684
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Eric Swalwell
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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.
March 12, 2019
05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:20 PM