A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.
Summary
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to press freedom and freedom of expression globally.
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Introduction
May 2021
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Introduced May 26, 2021
Last action May 26, 2021
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May 26, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
upper
May 26, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Menendez
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
John Boozman
RRepublican
Co
Kevin Cramer
RRepublican
Co
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
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