A resolution recognizing 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 in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.
USA116th CongressSRES-179| Senate
| Updated: 5/1/2019
Robert Menendez
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (13)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution expresses concern about threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. It commends journalists and media workers for their role in promoting accountability, democratic activity, and civil society and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to efforts of the U.S. government in supporting democracy.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2574-2575; text: CR S2573-2574)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 116-345The 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
A resolution recognizing 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 in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.
USA116th CongressSRES-179| Senate
| Updated: 5/1/2019
This resolution expresses concern about threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. It commends journalists and media workers for their role in promoting accountability, democratic activity, and civil society and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to efforts of the U.S. government in supporting democracy.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2574-2575; text: CR S2573-2574)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 116-345The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Robert Menendez
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (13)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)
Foreign Relations 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