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Introduced
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
In Committee
03/12/2019
03/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes. This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentionally committing or attempting to commit acts that cause bodily injury or serious bodily injury to a journalist. A "journalist" is defined as an individual who is employed by or works with an entity that disseminates news or information through various media. The bill sets penalties of up to 3 years in prison for causing bodily injury to a journalist and up to 6 years in prison for causing serious bodily injury to a journalist, when the acts are committed while the journalist is engaged in newsgathering activities or with the intention of intimidating or impeding newsgathering.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/751/all-info | 03/13/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s751/BILLS-116s751is.pdf | 03/29/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s751/BILLS-116s751is.pdf.pdf | 03/29/2019 |
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