Responding to widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, 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 on World Press Freedom Day.
USA116th CongressHRES-345| House
| Updated: 7/15/2019
Adam B. Schiff
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (22)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5796)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 345.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5794-5795)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5794-5795)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
International Affairs
Commemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsNews media and reportingRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crimeWorker safety and health
Responding to widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, 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 on World Press Freedom Day.
USA116th CongressHRES-345| House
| Updated: 7/15/2019
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5796)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 345.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5794-5795)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5794-5795)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Adam B. Schiff
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (22)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mark Meadows (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ron Wright (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)
Foreign Affairs Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional oversightCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsNews media and reportingRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crimeWorker safety and health