Bill118th CongressFiled May 2, 2023International Affairs
H.Res. 357
Responding to growing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.
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This resolution affirms the importance of free expression and freedom of the press around the world and condemns threats to these freedoms. The resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) urge foreign governments to bring to justice those who threaten or attack journalists, and (2) leverage foreign assistance to help expand access to independent media in countries where authoritarian regimes control the internet.
What just happenedMay 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30](D-CA)Sponsor
15 cosponsors14 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2023
- May 2, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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