H.Res. 345 · 116th Congress
A resolution responding to 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 democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Adam Schiff
- Introduced
- 2019-05-01
- Latest action
- 2019-07-15 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Summary
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.