S.Res. 595 · 116th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Menendez
- Introduced
- 2020-05-21
- Latest action
- 2020-05-21 · Introduced in Senate
Subjects
International affairs
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Rule of law and government transparency
Worker safety and health
News media and reporting
Evidence and witnesses
Detention of persons
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Violent crime
Government information and archives