Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, 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.
Latest action · Jun 11, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 11, 2020
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists.
Specifically, the resolution
- calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers;
- calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations;
- stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and
- reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance.
Cosponsors 20
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 11, 2020 to Jul 24, 2020, with 17 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Adam B. Schiff | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-FL | Alcee L. Hastings | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-IL | Bobby L. Rush | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-PA | Chrissy Houlahan | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-RI | David N. Cicilline | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-CT | Jahana Hayes | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-MA | James P. McGovern | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-MD | Jamie Raskin | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-CA | Jared Huffman | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-TN | Jim Cooper | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-CO | Joe Neguse | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-OH | Joyce Beatty | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
| D-CA | Juan Vargas | Original | Jun 11, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 11, 2020Introduced in House
- Jun 11, 2020Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1009 | Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the | Identical bill | Jun 18, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues.
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- First Amendment rights
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Human rights
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- News media and reporting
- Protest and dissent
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 11, 2020Introduced in House
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