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SRES 609
A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
Effective Jan 14, 2025Entity 117-sres-609
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Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Menendez | Democratic Party | PRIMARY | |
| Benjamin L. Cardin | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jerry Moran | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| John Cornyn | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Marco Rubio | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thom Tillis | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR |
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May 3, 2022 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Foreign Relations Committeessfr00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
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