SRES 715 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.

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This resolution recognizes growing threats to press freedom and free speech around the world, including dangers faced by journalists working in conflict zones and under harsh governments. It reaffirms the importance of a free press for democracy and states that press freedom is a priority of the United States Government, in honor of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026. No official summary is available for this bill.

Introduced

April 30, 2026

Policy Area

International Affairs

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