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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
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Nov 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)
  • November 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2018
    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.
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Timeline
Nov 15, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)
  • November 15, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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