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H.R. 866 (97th)

A bill to protect the freedom of the press under the first amendment to the Constitution.

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Introduced

16 January 1981

Last action

17 February 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Prohibits any Federal, State, or local governmental authority from issuing a search warrant or subpoena with regard to journalistic property.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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