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S.Res. 601 (115th)

A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy.

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Introduced

1 August 2018

Last action

1 August 2018 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586)

Sponsors

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Condemns the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to bar CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins from the White House. Affirms that journalists must be free to do their duty without fear of government reprisal.

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Timeline

  1. 1 August 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 August 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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