A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.
Latest action · May 3, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 3, 2023
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 3, 2023 to May 4, 2023, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | May 3, 2023 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | May 3, 2023 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | May 3, 2023 |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | May 3, 2023 |
| D-VA | Tim Kaine | Original | May 3, 2023 |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | May 4, 2023 |
Actions 2
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- May 3, 2023Introduced in Senate
- May 3, 2023Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)
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Subjects
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- May 3, 2023Introduced in Senate
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