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SRES 715 119th Congress

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.

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.

Excerpt from the latest CRS summary Apr 30, 2026 Congress.gov

Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Latest action Apr 30, 2026 Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] International Affairs
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Source: Congress.govUpdated 2026-09-17 22:10:30 UTC.

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    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

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    Submitted in Senate

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Introduced in Senate Apr 30, 2026

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.

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