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H.Res. 357 (118th)

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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Introduced

2 May 2023

Last action

2 May 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Adam Schiff, Maria Salazar, Henry Johnson, Steve Cohen, Eleanor Norton, Brendan Boyle, Bonnie Watson Coleman, André Carson, James McGovern, Dina Titus, Jamie Raskin, William Keating, Colin Allred, Donald Norcross, Lizzie Fletcher, John Sarbanes

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Summary

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.

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  1. 2 May 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 2 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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