S.Res. 143
A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)
Sponsor
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Jan 11, 2023
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- SRES
- Resolution Number
- 143
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- May 16, 2013
- Policy Area
- International Affairs
- Is Law
- No
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)
Source: Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4619)
Source: Library of Congress
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
Source: Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Source: Library of Congress
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Source: Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3581)
Source: Senate
Introduced in Senate
Source: Library of Congress
Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2013.
Commends journalists for their essential role in promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society despite threats to their safety.
Pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work and calls on governments abroad to resolve all such cases.
Condemns all actions that suppress freedom of the press.
Reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance.
Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) improve the means by which the United States identifies and responds to threats against freedom of the press, and (2) highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2013.
Commends journalists for their essential role in promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society despite threats to their safety.
Pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work and calls on governments abroad to resolve all such cases.
Condemns all actions that suppress freedom of the press.
Reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance.
Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) improve the means by which the United States identifies and responds to threats against freedom of the press, and (2) highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2013.
Commends journalists for their essential role in promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society despite threats to their safety.
Pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work and calls on governments abroad to resolve all such cases.
Condemns all actions that suppress freedom of the press.
Reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance.
Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) improve the means by which the United States identifies and responds to threats against freedom of the press, and (2) highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press.
Foreign Relations Committee