Responding to widening 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 in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.
Summary
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.
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May 2022
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Introduced May 6, 2022
Last action May 6, 2022
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May 6, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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May 6, 2022
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Albio Sires
DDemocratic
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Andy Levin
DDemocratic
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Cheri Bustos
DDemocratic
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David E. Price
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Grace F. Napolitano
DDemocratic
Co
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Raskin
DDemocratic
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Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
Co
Juan Vargas
DDemocratic
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