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

Bill 118 S.Res. 651, also known as the "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" resolution, aims to designate April 2024 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 calls on Congress to support policies that promote the sustainability of local news organizations and ensure that communities have access to reliable and trustworthy information.

By designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the vital role that local news plays in our democracy and encourage individuals to support their local news outlets. It underscores the importance of preserving and protecting local news for the benefit of communities across the country.