A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of free societies and democracies, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2020.

SR 595 A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of free societies and democracies, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2020

US Congress 116th Congress

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Introduced 05/22/2020

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Sen. Robert Casey


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Sen. Susan Collins


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Sen. Edward Markey


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Sen. Tim Kaine


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Sen. Robert Menendez


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Sen. Marsha Blackburn


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Sen. Jeff Merkley


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Sen. Benjamin Cardin


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Sen. Thom Tillis


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Sen. Marco Rubio


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Sen. Christopher Coons


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Sen. John Cornyn


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Sen. John Boozman


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International Affairs Conflicts And Wars Congressional Tributes Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Diplomacy, Foreign Officials, Americans Abroad Evidence And Witnesses First Amendment Rights Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Government Information And Archives Human Rights News Media And Reporting Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status United Nations Violent Crime Worker Safety And Health