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LEGISLATION/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.

119-SRES-715119th CongressIntroduced Apr 30, 2026International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

Sponsor

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)
8 cosponsors

Actions (2)

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
Apr 30, 2026Senate
Submitted in Senate
Apr 30, 2026Library of Congress