H.R. 3203
119th Congress
Journalist Protection Act
Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]CA· Introduced 5 May 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
5 May 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 6 April 2026
Journalist Protection Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.
Timeline
3 actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
5 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
5 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
5 May 2025 · IntroReferral
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1 cosponsors
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Democrat:Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]CACosponsors
- Democrat1100%
- Democrat:Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]DC
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