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Congress·In Committee·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.

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Apr 30, 2026Senate

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

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Apr 30, 2026

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Congressional Bill

Bill NumberSRES 715
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

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