S.Res. 688 · 118th Congress · Senate

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, 2024.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3714-3715)
Introduced
May 15, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
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

2
  1. MAY 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

    (text: CR S3714-3715)

    3714Yea
    3715Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: May 15, 2024

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