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A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.

USA119th CongressSRES-715| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (8)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 30, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.

USA119th CongressSRES-715| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Timeline
Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • April 30, 2026
    Submitted in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (8)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted