Bill117th CongressFiled May 26, 2021International Affairs
S.Res. 241
A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 26, 2021)
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to press freedom and freedom of expression globally.
What just happenedMay 26, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 26, 2021
- May 26, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - May 26, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate