191 -- A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023. | Poliscope

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

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118th Congress

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May 3, 2023

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May 3, 2023

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Robert MenendezDemocratic(NJ)

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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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S.Res.191

Actions (2)

May 3, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)

May 3, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Committees

Committee	Chamber	Activity	Date
Foreign Relations Committee	Senate	Referred To	May 3, 2023

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Introduced in Senate	May 3, 2023	XML

Cosponsors (6)

Name	Party	State
Benjamin L. Cardin	Democratic	MD
Chris Van Hollen	Democratic	MD
Jeff Merkley	Democratic	OR

Related Bills (2)

Bill	Congress	Relationship
SRES 688	118th	Related bill
HRES 1192	118th	Related bill

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Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

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Sources: Congress.gov