Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 16, 2020International Affairs
S. 5026
Global Press Freedom Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 16, 2020)
Global Press Freedom Act
This bill establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on effects and changes resulting from certain requirements related to press freedom.
What just happenedDec 16, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateDec 16, 2020
- Dec 16, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Dec 16, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate