S.Res. 691 · 115th Congress
A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United…
Full title
A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.
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Reaffirms the central role that independent and professional journalism plays in our society, and expresses support for, and solidarity with, independent journalists around the globe.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Nov 15, 2018
Reaffirms the central role that independent and professional journalism plays in our society, and expresses support for, and solidarity with, independent journalists around the globe.
Condemns President Trump's rhetoric against the press.
Concurs with the statement of CNN that the withdrawal of press credentials from Jim Acosta is "a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better."
Supports an independent investigation by the United Nations into the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.
Latest action (Nov 15, 2018): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 15, 2018
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.