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SRES 241

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.

Congress117th
Origin chamberSENATE
Current statusReferred
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IntroducedMay 26, 2021
Status dateMay 26, 2021
Policy areaInternational Affairs

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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MemberPartyRoleSources
Robert MenendezDemocratic PartyPRIMARY
Benjamin L. CardinDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Brian SchatzDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Chris Van HollenDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Christopher A. CoonsDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Christopher MurphyDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Edward J. MarkeyDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Jeff MerkleyDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
John BoozmanRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Kevin CramerRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Marco RubioRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Maria CantwellDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Robert P. Casey Jr.Democratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Sherrod BrownDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
Tim KaineDemocratic PartyCOSPONSOR
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May 26, 2021 · IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Foreign Relations Committeessfr00SENATEREFERREDOfficial relationship ↗
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