Senate Bill 651 - A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2024-04-18

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2888-2889)

Alternative Names

A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.

A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.

Associated Legislation

A resolution designating April 2023 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.

Policy Areas

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Committees and Subcommittees

Judiciary Committee

Variations and Revisions