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.

Subjects

International affairs

Congressional oversight

Congressional tributes

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Human rights

Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

United Nations

Conflicts and wars

Commemorative events and holidays

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Rule of law and government transparency

Worker safety and health

News media and reporting

Evidence and witnesses

Violent crime

Government information and archives