A bill that would provide greater protections for journalists is currently making its way through Congress. The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act (H.R. 4330) would create a federal law shielding journalists from having to divulge confidential information, including information from sources, except in cases where the information relates to an act of terrorism or imminent violence. “With the PRESS Act closer than ever to becoming law, a federal press shield law is within reach that affords journalists protection from government overreach and abuse of the subpoena power,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) in a statement after the…