H.Res. 284 · 116th Congress
Opposing fake news and alternative facts.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adriano Espaillat
- Introduced
- 2019-04-02
- Latest action
- 2019-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Summary
This resolution expresses that it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and fundamental rights, including freedom of the press. The resolution urges President Trump to acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and democracy. Additionally, it discourages the issuance by White House officials of fake news and encourages the immediate retraction of inaccuracies.