U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Protect Journalists and Whistleblowers

Legislation aims to reform the Espionage Act and strengthen public interest protections

Rashida Tlaib introduced the Daniel Ellsberg Press Freedom and Whistleblower Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to reform the century-old Espionage Act to prevent its use against journalists, publishers, and whistleblowers disclosing government misconduct. Named after Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked the Pentagon Papers, the proposal would narrow the law’s application to foreign agents and officials with legal duties, provide due process safeguards, and establish a public interest defense. Advocates say the reforms are essential to protect investigative reporting and ensure accountability while balancing national security concerns.

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