A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.

SR 241 A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021

US Congress 117th Congress

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Introduced 05/27/2021

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Sen. Robert Casey


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Sen. Edward Markey


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Sen. Tim Kaine


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Sen. Brian Schatz


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Sen. Robert Menendez


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Sen. Jeff Merkley


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Sen. Benjamin Cardin


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Sen. Kevin Cramer


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Sen. Sherrod Brown


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Sen. Marco Rubio


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Sen. Christopher Coons


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Sen. Maria Cantwell


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Sen. John Boozman


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Sen. Chris Van Hollen


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Sen. Christopher Murphy


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International Affairs Assault And Harassment Offenses Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Congressional Tributes Criminal Investigation, Prosecution, Interrogation Detention Of Persons Emergency Medical Services And Trauma Care First Amendment Rights Government Ethics And Transparency, Public Corruption Human Rights Infectious And Parasitic Diseases News Media And Reporting Protest And Dissent Rule Of Law And Government Transparency Sovereignty, Recognition, National Governance And Status