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S. 1601 (IS) - Journalist Protection Act

Category: Bills and Statutes

Collection: Congressional Bills

SuDoc Class Number: Y 1.6:
Y 1.4/1:

Congress Number: 119th Congress

Congress Session: 1st Session

Last Action Date Listed: May 5, 2025

Action: Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Ms. Hirono) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Bill Number: S. 1601

Bill Version: Introduced in Senate (IS)

Short Title: Journalist Protection Act

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

Sponsors: Richard Blumenthal(CT)

Cosponsors: Mazie K. Hirono (HI)

Committees: Committee on the Judiciary (Standing)

United States Code Reference: 47 U.S.C. 522