357 -- Responding to growing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day. | Poliscope

Responding to growing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.

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118th Congress

International Affairs

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Introduced

May 2, 2023

Latest Action

May 2, 2023

Primary Sponsor

Adam B. SchiffDemocratic(CA)

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Summary

This resolution affirms the importance of free expression and freedom of the press around the world and condemns threats to these freedoms. The resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) urge foreign governments to bring to justice those who threaten or attack journalists, and (2) leverage foreign assistance to help expand access to independent media in countries where authoritarian regimes control the internet.

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Transnational Repression Policy Act, S.831: inclusion of broad definition of individuals impacted by transnational repression, specifically focused on writers/artists RESTRICT Act, S.686: expressing concerns about breadth of bill to ban social media sites due to free expression and First Amendment protections World Press Freedom Day Resolution (S.Res.191/H.Res.357): urge signing to support a free press around the globe Mahsa Amini Human Rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA Act - H.R.589): support accountability for human rights violations and sanctions against the Government of Iran

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H.Res.357