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Journalist Protection Act
6/3/2025, 11:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 1601
The bill "A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes," designated as S. 1601 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 5, 2025, aims to modify Title 18 of the United States Code to establish a specific penalty for assaulting journalists.
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Current Status of Bill S 1601
Bill S 1601 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2025. Bill S 1601 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2025. Bill S 1601's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1601
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1601
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1601
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1601
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