S.Res. 609 · 117th Congress · Senate

A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
Introduced
May 3, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 03, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 03, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

    (text: CR S2277-2279)

    2277Yea
    2279Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: May 3, 2022

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