Calls on the Government of Turkey to allow free expression and Internet freedom.

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Calls on the government of Turkey to lift restrictions on freedoms of the press, expression, and the Internet, including social media.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 1, 2014

Calls on the government of Turkey to lift restrictions on freedoms of the press, expression, and the Internet, including social media.

Recognizes the role of technology and social media in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate, access information, and support accountability.

Reaffirms the importance of Internet freedom to promote democracy and good governance around the world.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Calls on the Government of Turkey to allow free expression and Internet freedom.

Latest action (Jun 10, 2014): Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 1, 2014

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.