S.Res. 609 · 117th Congress
A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Menendez
- Introduced
- 2022-05-03
- Latest action
- 2022-05-03 · Introduced in Senate
Subjects
International affairs
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Rule of law and government transparency
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Assault and harassment offenses
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Detention of persons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Cardiovascular and respiratory health