A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.
Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced
May 26, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending
Introduced
May 26, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending
Executive Summary
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to press freedom and freedom of expression globally.
Action Timeline
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MAY 26, 2021•IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
MAY 26, 2021•IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.