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A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
5/7/2025, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill SRES 204
A resolution, designated as S.Res. 204 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 5, 2025, recognizes escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide. The resolution acknowledges the increasing harm faced by journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes. It reaffirms the crucial role of a free and independent press in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed. Additionally, the resolution reaffirms freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance, particularly in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
Congressional Summary of SRES 204
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 204
Bill SRES 204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2025. Bill SRES 204 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2025. Bill SRES 204's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760: 2) as of May 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 204
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
4Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 204
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 204
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
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