A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.
Latest action · Jul 26, 2022 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3687-3688; text: CR S3687-3688)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 29, 2021
- Agreed to in SenateJul 26, 2022
Summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of Radio Free Asia in its 25th year as an independent news organization chartered and funded by Congress with a mission to bring uncensored, accurate news to people living in closed societies in Asia.
The resolution also honors the dedication and courage of the former and current journalists of Radio Free Asia in the face of threats and adversity from foreign governments and rising risks for press freedom in Asia and across the globe.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Sep 29, 2021 to Jun 6, 2022, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-OH | Rob Portman | Original | Sep 29, 2021 |
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Jun 6, 2022 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 26, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3687-3688; text: CR S3687-3688)
- Jul 26, 2022Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3687-3688; text: CR S3687-3688)
- Jun 14, 2022Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
- Jun 14, 2022Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
- Jun 9, 2022Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 693 | Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia. | Identical bill | Dec 21, 2022 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 26, 2022Agreed to Senate
- Jun 14, 2022Reported to Senate
- Sep 29, 2021Introduced in Senate
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