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H.R. 2995 (101st)

Congressional Witness Protection Act of 1989

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 July 1989

Last action

22 August 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Congressional Witness Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prescribe penalties for economic retaliation against a congressional witness for such witness' testimony or provision of information.

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Timeline

  1. 25 July 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 August 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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