S1412-118

Introduced

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for assault against journalists, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 3, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill requires assault against journalists Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: and requires assault against journalists. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, and Technology.

Who Benefits and How

Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Requires assault against journalists Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:.
  • Requires assault against journalists.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill requires assault against journalists Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: and requires assault against journalists.

Key Policy Areas

Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, Technology

Primary Purpose

The bill requires assault against journalists Chapter 7 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: and requires assault against journalists.

Policy Domains

Environmental Groups Finance Environment Technology

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: is
Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 3, 2023

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Menendez) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environmental Groups Finance Environment Technology

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