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115-hr-4935115th Congress

Journalist Protection Act

Sponsored By: Representative Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

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Summary

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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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • JOSE SERRANO

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 2/5/2018

Roll Call Votes

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