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Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 1, 2018Government Operations and Politics
S.Res. 601

A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 1, 2018)

Condemns the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to bar CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins from the White House.

Affirms that journalists must be free to do their duty without fear of government reprisal.

What just happenedAug 1, 2018

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 D
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  1. Aug 1, 2018IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586)

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Aug 1, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban … — Informed