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A resolution designating April 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 147
Bill 118 S.Res. 147, also known as the "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" resolution, aims to designate April 2023 as a month dedicated to recognizing the importance and significance of local news. The resolution highlights the crucial role that local news plays in informing communities, holding local governments accountable, and fostering civic engagement.
The resolution emphasizes the challenges facing local news outlets, including declining revenues, layoffs, and closures. It acknowledges the vital role that local journalists play in providing accurate and timely information to residents, especially in times of crisis.
By designating April 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of supporting and sustaining local news outlets. It calls on individuals, organizations, and government entities to take action to preserve and protect local journalism for the benefit of communities across the country. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 147 underscores the critical role that local news plays in our democracy and urges all stakeholders to work together to ensure its continued viability and relevance.
The resolution emphasizes the challenges facing local news outlets, including declining revenues, layoffs, and closures. It acknowledges the vital role that local journalists play in providing accurate and timely information to residents, especially in times of crisis.
By designating April 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of supporting and sustaining local news outlets. It calls on individuals, organizations, and government entities to take action to preserve and protect local journalism for the benefit of communities across the country. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 147 underscores the critical role that local news plays in our democracy and urges all stakeholders to work together to ensure its continued viability and relevance.
Congressional Summary of SRES 147
This resolution designates April 2023 as Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 147
Bill SRES 147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill SRES 147 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill SRES 147's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1101) as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 147
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
26Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 147
Primary Policy Focus
Science, Technology, CommunicationsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 147
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 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 147
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