Senate Bill 596 - A resolution designating April 2022 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
Purpose and Summary
Chamber: Senate
Introduced date: 2022-04-27
Recent Activity
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Alternative Names
A resolution designating April 2022 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
A resolution designating April 2022 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
Associated Legislation
undefined Policy Areas
Science, Technology, Communications
Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sponsors and Supporters
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Committees and Subcommittees
Judiciary Committee
Variations and Revisions