A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.
Reaffirms the central role that independent and professional journalism plays in our society, and expresses support for, and solidarity with, independent journalists around the globe. Condemns President Trump's rhetoric against the press. Concurs with the statement of CNN that the withdrawal of press credentials from Jim Acosta is "a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better." Supports an independent investigation by the United Nations into the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Assault and harassment offensesFirst Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMiddle EastNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRule of law and government transparencySaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crime
A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.
USA115th CongressSRES-691| Senate
| Updated: 11/15/2018
Reaffirms the central role that independent and professional journalism plays in our society, and expresses support for, and solidarity with, independent journalists around the globe. Condemns President Trump's rhetoric against the press. Concurs with the statement of CNN that the withdrawal of press credentials from Jim Acosta is "a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better." Supports an independent investigation by the United Nations into the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Assault and harassment offensesFirst Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment studies and investigationsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationMiddle EastNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsRule of law and government transparencySaudi ArabiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crime