A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of free societies and democracies, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2020.

Summary

This resolution recognizes the importance of a free press to an informed, transparent, and safe society; condemns threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world; and, in remembrance of journalists who lost their lives carrying out their work, calls for actions by the President, the Department of State, and foreign governments to protect and promote freedom of expression globally.

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Timeline

1. 21 May 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2605-2606)

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2. 21 May 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Sponsor
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