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Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

USA116th CongressHRES-284| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses that it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and fundamental rights, including freedom of the press. The resolution urges President Trump to acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and democracy. Additionally, it discourages the issuance by White House officials of fake news and encourages the immediate retraction of inaccuracies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-191
Opposing fake news and alternative facts.
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-191
    Opposing fake news and alternative facts.
  • April 2, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • April 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsFirst Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

USA116th CongressHRES-284| House 
| Updated: 5/3/2019
This resolution expresses that it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and fundamental rights, including freedom of the press. The resolution urges President Trump to acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and democracy. Additionally, it discourages the issuance by White House officials of fake news and encourages the immediate retraction of inaccuracies.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-191
Opposing fake news and alternative facts.
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-191
    Opposing fake news and alternative facts.
  • April 2, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • April 2, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsFirst Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesNews media and reportingPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status