A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the establishment of a New World Information Order under the aegis of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) would restrict the freedom of the press.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the establishment of a New World Information Order under the aegis of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) would restrict the freedom of the press; and (2) the principles set forth in the Declaration of Talloires, adopted by leaders of independent news organizations, should be affirmed.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 May 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 May 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on International Operations.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 June 1981

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from State.

   Source: Committee

6. 6 July 1981

   Committee

   Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.

   Source: Committee

7. 9 July 1981

   Committee

   Joint Hearings by Subcommittee International Operations and by Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

   Source: Committee

8. 16 July 1981

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.Res.142.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 May 1981

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] · D · Sponsor
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