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A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to…

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A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder.

Introduced: February 24, 2014 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (Senate)
Apr 8, 2014
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2287)
Apr 8, 2014
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2286-2287)
Apr 8, 2014
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2287)
Mar 11, 2014
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
Mar 11, 2014
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Mar 11, 2014
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 25, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1044)
Feb 24, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1008-1009)
Feb 24, 2014
Introduced in Senate
 Amendments to this bill 1

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SAMDT 2,969 — To make a technical correction. Agreed to Apr 8, 2014
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms the importance of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance domestically and around the world.

Condemns actions taken by China to suppress freedom of the press.

Urges the President to use U.S. influence to support the free flow of information to the people of China, including through the Internet and other electronic media.

What's happening now April 8, 2014

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2287)

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Cornyn, John
Texas · Mar 27, 2014
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 361: A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder.. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-361/
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"S. Res. 361: A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder.." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-361/.
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S. Res. 361, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-361/.
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[S. Res. 361: A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder.](https://openamerica.io/bill/113-SRES-361/)
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