HR 3203
Journalist Protection Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:50 AM
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Bill overview
The Journalist Protection Act amends existing federal law to create new criminal offenses specifically targeting violence against journalists. It defines ‘journalist’ broadly to include individuals gathering news for various media outlets, including online platforms. The bill establishes penalties for intentionally causing bodily injury or serious bodily injury to a journalist, as well as attempts to intimidate or impede their newsgathering activities, all occurring in interstate or foreign commerce.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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