Anna’s Law of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3121

119th Congress

Anna’s Law of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric Swalwell

Representative

Democratic

CA-14

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or attempt to harm a journalist, with the goal of protecting members of the press who are reporting on important issues.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorEric Swalwell (D-CA)

Introduced10/17/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Anna’s Law of 2025

This bill would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or attempt to harm a journalist, with the goal of protecting members of the press who are reporting on important issues.

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This bill would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or attempt to harm a journalist, with the goal of protecting members of the press who are reporting on important issues.

Bill Number: 3121
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Introduced: 10/17/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Anna’s Law of 2025
Bill Number: 3121
Sponsor: Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 10/17/2025
Summary: This bill would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or attempt to harm a journalist, with the goal of protecting members of the press who are reporting on important issues.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would make it a federal crime to intentionally harm or attempt to harm a journalist, with the goal of protecting members of the press who are reporting on important issues.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Journalist Protection Act This bill establishes new criminal offenses for intentional acts (or attempts to commit acts) that cause bodily injury to a journalist.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates new criminal offenses for intentionally causing bodily injury to a journalist
Applies to journalists reporting on any topic, not just sensitive political issues
Imposes fines and potential prison sentences for those convicted of harming journalists

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would provide legal protections for journalists across the United States, ensuring they can report the news without fear of physical violence or retaliation. It would impact both journalists themselves as well as those who might consider harming members of the press, sending a clear message that such behavior will be taken seriously and prosecuted under federal law.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3121, 119th Congress (2025). "Anna’s Law of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3121

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