715 -- 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. | Poliscope

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.

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119th Congress

International Affairs

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Introduced

April 30, 2026

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April 30, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian SchatzDemocratic(HI)

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Summary

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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H.R.7661, Stop the Sexualization of Children Act H.R.7247, Prison Libraries Act of 2026 H.R.2616, Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act H.R.8705, Civics and History Advancement to Restore Learning, Integrity, and Education H.R.9558, 21st Century Federal Writers Project Act S.Res.715, 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 Issues related to transnational repression Issues related to FY27 National Defense Authorization Act Issues related to the Stars and Stripes Editorial Independence Issues related to FCC Rulemaking Issues related to Department of Education Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization Rulemaking

Actions (2)

April 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

April 30, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Committees

Committee	Chamber	Activity	Date
Foreign Relations Committee	Senate	Referred To	April 30, 2026

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Introduced in Senate	April 30, 2026	XML

Cosponsors (8)

Name	Party	State
Adam B. Schiff	Democratic	CA
Chris Van Hollen	Democratic	MD
Christopher A. Coons	Democratic	DE

Related Bills (1)

Bill	Congress	Relationship
SRES 204	119th	Related bill

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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.

Sources: Congress.gov