SRES 204
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
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.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]
- Cosponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Introduced
- 2025-05-05
- Latest action
- 2025-05-05: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-05-05: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
- 2025-05-05: Introduced in Senate