HRES 693 United States House · 117th Congress

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.

Summary

This resolution recognizes the importance of Radio Free Asia on its 25th anniversary as an independent news organization chartered and funded by Congress with a mission to bring uncensored, accurate news to people living in closed societies in Asia. The resolution also honors the dedication and courage of the former and current journalists of Radio Free Asia in the face of threats and adversity from foreign governments and rising risks for press freedom in Asia and across the globe.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2021

Committee Review

Feb 2022

House Passage

Dec 2022

Senate Passage

President

Introduced Sep 29, 2021 Last action Dec 21, 2022

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Dec 21, 2022

Lower · Passed

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.

lower

Dec 21, 2022

Lower · Passed

Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.

lower

Feb 22, 2022

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

lower

Sep 29, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

lower

Sep 29, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor