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Responding to widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2019
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5794-5795)
Jul 15, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5794-5795)
Jul 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 345.
Jul 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5796)
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 1, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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