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Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1969

Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work on eligible federal land in commemoration of the sacrifices made by journalists for a free and independent press.

Current Status of Bill S 1969

Bill S 1969 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2019. Bill S 1969 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on June 25, 2019.  Bill S 1969's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-367. as of March 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1969

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1969

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- District of Columbia
- Monuments and memorials
- News media and reporting

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1969

Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019
Fallen Journalists Memorial Act of 2019
A bill to authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

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