HRES 1192
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.
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May 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 2, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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