119th Congress

S. 1601

Journalist Protection Act

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To President
Became law

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal(D-CT)
Introduced: May 5, 2025
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees: Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Official text: Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Original cosponsors (1)

Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version

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

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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May 5, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate