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Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

Introduced: April 2, 2019 Introduced by: Espaillat, Adriano Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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May 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Apr 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 2, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses that it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and fundamental rights, including freedom of the press. The resolution urges President Trump to acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and democracy. Additionally, it discourages the issuance by White House officials of fake news and encourages the immediate retraction of inaccuracies.

What's happening now May 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 284: Opposing fake news and alternative facts.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-284/
MLA
"H. Res. 284: Opposing fake news and alternative facts.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-284/.
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H. Res. 284, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-284/.
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[H. Res. 284: Opposing fake news and alternative facts.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-284/)
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