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 free societies and democracies, 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, 2020.
USA116th CongressSRES-595| Senate
| Updated: 5/21/2020
Robert Menendez
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (12)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution recognizes the importance of a free press to an informed, transparent, and safe society; condemns threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world; and, in remembrance of journalists who lost their lives carrying out their work, calls for actions by the President, the Department of State, and foreign governments to protect and promote freedom of expression globally.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2605-2606)
International Affairs
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesFirst Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment 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 free societies and democracies, 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, 2020.
USA116th CongressSRES-595| Senate
| Updated: 5/21/2020
This resolution recognizes the importance of a free press to an informed, transparent, and safe society; condemns threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world; and, in remembrance of journalists who lost their lives carrying out their work, calls for actions by the President, the Department of State, and foreign governments to protect and promote freedom of expression globally.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2605-2606)
Robert Menendez
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (12)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Conflicts and warsCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEvidence and witnessesFirst Amendment rightsGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsNews media and reportingRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUnited NationsViolent crimeWorker safety and health