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A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.

USA115th CongressSRES-501| Senate 
| Updated: 11/28/2018
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Recognizes the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world. Welcomes the celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2018 on May 3, 2018.

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May 7, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-875
Introduced in House
May 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2527)
Jul 26, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 30, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
Nov 28, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7194)
Nov 28, 2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)
  • May 7, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-875
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2527)


  • July 26, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • July 30, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • July 30, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.


  • November 28, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7194)


  • November 28, 2018
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-150: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
  • HRES 115-875: Recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.
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A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.

USA115th CongressSRES-501| Senate 
| Updated: 11/28/2018
Recognizes the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world. Welcomes the celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2018 on May 3, 2018.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 7, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-875
Introduced in House
May 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2527)
Jul 26, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jul 30, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 30, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
Nov 28, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7194)
Nov 28, 2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)
  • May 7, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-875
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2527)


  • July 26, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • July 30, 2018
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • July 30, 2018
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.


  • November 28, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7194)


  • November 28, 2018
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-150: A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
  • HRES 115-875: Recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsNews media and reportingRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crimeWorker safety and health