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, 2026.

The bill, designated as S.Res. 715 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on April 30, 2026. Titled "A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide," it acknowledges the increasing risks faced by journalists, particularly in conflict zones and repressive regimes. The resolution emphasizes the essential role of a free press in upholding democracy, supporting economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed. Additionally, it reaffirms freedom of the press as a priority for the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance, specifically noting the importance of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.