A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.

Summary

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.

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Timeline

1. 3 May 2022

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)

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2. 3 May 2022

   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. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
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