S.Res. 204

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, 2025.

Session Status
Pending
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
Sponsors (10)
BS
Brian Schatz
Democrat · Primary
TT
Thomas Tillis
Republican · Primary
TK
Tim Kaine
Democrat · Cosponsor
JM
Jeff Merkley
Democrat · Cosponsor
CVH
Chris Van Hollen
Democrat · Cosponsor
CC
Christopher Coons
Democrat · Cosponsor
RD
Richard Durbin
Democrat · Cosponsor
AS
Adam Schiff
Democrat · Cosponsor
CB
Cory Booker
Democrat · Cosponsor
RW
Ron Wyden
Democrat · Cosponsor

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