688 -- 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, 2024. | 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, 2024.

688

118th Congress

International Affairs

In Committee

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

May 15, 2024

Latest Action

May 15, 2024

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin L. CardinDemocratic(MD)

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Actions (2)

May 15, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3714-3715)

May 15, 2024

Introduced in Senate

Committees

Committee	Chamber	Activity	Date
Foreign Relations Committee	Senate	Referred To	May 15, 2024

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Introduced in Senate	May 15, 2024	XML

Cosponsors (4)

Name	Party	State
Brian Schatz	Democratic	HI
Chris Van Hollen	Democratic	MD
Jeff Merkley	Democratic	OR

Related Bills (2)

Bill	Congress	Relationship
SRES 191	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