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A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion.
12/31/2022, 5:22 AM
Summary of Bill SRES 559
Bill 117 sres 559 is a resolution that aims to express gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, facing grave threats, and sacrificing their lives to report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion. The resolution acknowledges the important role that journalists play in providing accurate and timely information to the public, despite the dangers they face in conflict zones. It also recognizes the sacrifices made by journalists and news staff in order to bring awareness to the situation in Ukraine and hold those responsible for the invasion accountable. The resolution serves as a tribute to the bravery and dedication of these individuals, who put themselves at risk in order to fulfill their duty to inform the public.
Congressional Summary of SRES 559
This resolution expresses that the Senate
- declares its gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who continue to put themselves in harm's way to report on the humanitarian crisis and ongoing war on the ground in Ukraine following Russia's invasion of Ukraine;
- remembers the journalists and news staff who have lost their lives or have been severely injured reporting from Ukraine and conveys the sympathies and appreciation of the people of the United States to their families for their sacrifice; and
- honors the contributions of journalists and news staff reporting from the war in Ukraine as essential in the ongoing struggle for the rights of a free press and free speech internationally, pivotal in pushing back against false propaganda by tyrants, and crucial to informing the people of the United States and the world of the horrors being wrought against the Ukrainian people.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 559
Bill SRES 559 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2022. Bill SRES 559 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2022. Bill SRES 559's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1835) as of March 29, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 559
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 559
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Belarus
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional tributes
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Europe
- Government information and archives
- Human rights
- Military operations and strategy
- News media and reporting
- Russia
- Ukraine
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 559
A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion.
A resolution expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the journalists and news staff who are risking injury and death, are subject to grave threat, and have sacrificed their lives, to chronicle and report on the ongoing war in Ukraine resulting from the Russian Federation's invasion.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 559
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