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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, 2025.

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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, 2025.

What this bill does

  • This resolution recognizes threats to press freedom worldwide and affirms free press as vital to democracy.
  • It affects journalists in conflict zones and repressive regimes, and U.S. foreign policy priorities.
  • The resolution is commemorative and non-binding, issued for World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2025.

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    What specific actions should the U.S. government take to protect journalists in conflict zones beyond issuing this symbolic resolution?

  2. 02

    How should policymakers balance advocating for press freedom abroad with maintaining diplomatic relationships with countries that restrict journalists?

  3. 03

    What evidence shows that non-binding resolutions like this one meaningfully influence safety outcomes for reporters working under repressive regimes?

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Brian Schatz

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-05-05 · senate · IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)

  2. 2025-05-05 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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