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A resolution reaffirming the vital and indispensable role the free press serves.

USA115th CongressSRES-607| Senate 
| Updated: 8/16/2018
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people. Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States. Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States.
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Aug 16, 2018
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
Aug 16, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Aug 16, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
  • August 16, 2018
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)


  • August 16, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 16, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)

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A resolution reaffirming the vital and indispensable role the free press serves.

USA115th CongressSRES-607| Senate 
| Updated: 8/16/2018
Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people. Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States. Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States.
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Timeline
Aug 16, 2018
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
Aug 16, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Aug 16, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
  • August 16, 2018
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)


  • August 16, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 16, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (3)
Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
First Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionNews media and reportingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status