Senate Bill 191 - A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-05-03

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)

Alternative Names

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

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.

Congress
118
Number
SRES - 191
Introduced on
2023-05-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/3/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.
Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/20/2023

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.

Latest Action5/3/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)