A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
Latest action · Apr 28, 2015 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2480)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedApr 28, 2015
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world following World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2015.
Commends journalists and media workers for promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society.
Pays tribute to journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work.
Calls on governments abroad to implement United Nations General Assembly Resolution 163 (2013).
Condemns actions around the world that suppress freedom of the press.
Reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance.
Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to:
- improve the means by which the U.S. government identifies, publicizes, and responds to threats against freedom of the press;
- urge foreign governments to conduct investigations and adjudications of the perpetrators of attacks against journalists; and
- highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Apr 28, 2015.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Apr 28, 2015 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 28, 2015Introduced in Senate
- Apr 28, 2015Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2480)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Europe
- France
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- Middle East
- News media and reporting
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Syria
- Terrorism
- Ukraine
- Violent crime
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 28, 2015Introduced in Senate
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