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A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.
Introduced: May 7, 2018
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Nov 28, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7194)
Nov 28, 2018
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)
Jul 30, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
Jul 30, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 26, 2018
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 7, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2527)
May 7, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Recognizes the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world.
Welcomes the celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2018 on May 3, 2018.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)
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