HRES 284
116th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Executive Office of the President
Federal officials
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
News media and reporting
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Opposing fake news and alternative facts.
Introduced: April 2, 2019
Introduced by:
Espaillat, Adriano
Democratic
· New York
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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