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Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 16, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
S.Res. 607

A resolution reaffirming the vital and indispensable role the free press serves.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 16, 2018)

Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people.

Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States.

Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States.

What just happenedAug 16, 2018

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)

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Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 16, 2018Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)

  2. Aug 16, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5681; text: CR S5695)

  3. Aug 16, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateAug 16, 2018

Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people.

Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States.

Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 16, 201882

Affirms that the press is not the enemy of the people.

Reaffirms the vital and indispensable role that the free press serves to inform the electorate, uncover the truth, act as a check on the power of the government, further national discourse and debate, and advance democratic norms and freedoms of the United States.

Condemns the attacks on the free press and expresses the view that efforts to undermine the credibility of the press are an attack on the democratic institutions of the United States.

A resolution reaffirming the vital and indispensable role the free press serves. — Informed