118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1412 — Journalist Protection Act

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

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced May 3, 2023

Last action May 3, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

May 3, 2023

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Referred

May 3, 2023

the Judiciary

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

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

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

May 3, 2023

Introduced in Senate

May 3, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.