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Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.

USA116th CongressHRES-1009| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2020
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (31)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists. Specifically, the resolution calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers; calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-999: Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.
First Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersNews media and reportingProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.

USA116th CongressHRES-1009| House 
| Updated: 6/18/2020
This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists. Specifically, the resolution calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers; calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (31)
Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-999: Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
First Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersNews media and reportingProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status