There are laws already offering all Americans these protections. The Democratic Party is trying to insulate the multinational corporate media the ability to pursue lawfare against American citizens.
Precisely. If I were a Republican in Congress or the Senate, in consideration of the lies told by Blumenthal, I would sponsor a bill that makes lying about military service and/or deployments punishable by a minimum of 5 years in prison without parole.
Essentially they can threaten to DOX you, and you have zero recourse.