Bill113th Congress

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.

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Introduced
May 16, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Jun 18, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Democrat·NJ
Bioguide ID: M000639
First Name: Robert
Last Name: Menendez
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Actions
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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
Jun 18, 2013Floor

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)

Source: Senate

Jun 18, 2013Floor17000

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

May 22, 2013Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.

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May 22, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

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May 22, 2013Committee14000

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

Source: Library of Congress

May 21, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Source: Senate

May 16, 2013IntroReferral

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3581)

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May 16, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

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Introduced in Senate· May 16, 20130

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.

Reported to Senate without amendment· May 22, 201380

(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.

Passed Senate without amendment· Jun 18, 201382

(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

Senate· Standing
Commemorative events and holidaysConflicts and warsCongressional tributesCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesHuman rightsNews media and reportingSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Agreed to Senate

Jun 18, 2013

Reported to Senate

May 22, 2013

Introduced in Senate

May 16, 2013

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