Bill117th CongressFiled May 3, 2022International Affairs
S.Res. 609
A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 3, 2022)
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.
What just happenedMay 3, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
9 cosponsors5 D4 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 3, 2022
- May 3, 2022IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
Foreign Relations Committee - May 3, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate