S.Res. 688118th CongressSenate Resolution

Recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise…

Official title: A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

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This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.

Introduced May 15, 2024
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Benjamin Cardin

Democrat

U.S. Senator · MD

4 cosponsors — all Democrat

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