Responding to widening threats to freedom 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.
USA117th CongressHRES-1095| House
| Updated: 5/6/2022
Adam B. Schiff
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (17)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (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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HRES 116-345Responding 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs
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Responding to widening threats to freedom 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.
USA117th CongressHRES-1095| House
| Updated: 5/6/2022
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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Bill from Previous Congress
HRES 116-345Responding 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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Adam B. Schiff
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (17)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (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