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Global Press Freedom Act

Introduced: December 16, 2020 Introduced by: Schatz, Brian Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Global Press Freedom Act

This bill establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on effects and changes resulting from certain requirements related to press freedom.

What's happening now December 16, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Young, Todd
Indiana · Dec 16, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 5026: Global Press Freedom Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5026/
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"S. 5026: Global Press Freedom Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5026/.
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S. 5026, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-5026/.
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