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A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.

Introduced: November 15, 2018 Introduced by: Merkley, Jeff Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms the central role that independent and professional journalism plays in our society, and expresses support for, and solidarity with, independent journalists around the globe.

Condemns President Trump's rhetoric against the press.

Concurs with the statement of CNN that the withdrawal of press credentials from Jim Acosta is "a threat to our democracy and the country deserves better."

Supports an independent investigation by the United Nations into the death of Jamal Khashoggi.

What's happening now November 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7056)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Independent 1
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Nov 15, 2018
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 15, 2018
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Nov 15, 2018
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Nov 15, 2018
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Nov 15, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 691: A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-691/
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"S. Res. 691: A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-691/.
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S. Res. 691, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-691/.
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