S. 1601: Journalist Protection Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-03 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-05):
Journalist Protection Act
This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1601 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1601?
S. 1601 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Journalist Protection Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1601 are available on congress.gov.
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