Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.

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Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists. Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 December 2015

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 15 December 2015

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 15 December 2015

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 November 2015

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 19 November 2015

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 November 2015

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