Senate Simple Resolution 150
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.
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Passed Senate on Dec 20, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
150
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on December 20, 2017
Status
Passed
Type
Unanimous Consent
Unanimous Consent
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8154)
Summary
Welcomes the celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2017 on May 3, 2017.
Commends journalists and media workers around the world for their role in promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society, despite threats to their safety. Pays tribute to journalists who have lost their lives or liberty carrying out their work.
Calls on governments abroad to implement United Nations General Assembly Resolution 163 (1963) by investigating and seeking to resolve cases of violence against journalists and by reporting on the investigations.
Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and condemns actions that suppress it.
Calls on the President and the Department of State to:
- build upon U.S. leadership in freedom of the press;
- improve the means by which the U.S. government identifies, publicizes, and responds to threats against freedom of the press around the world;
- urge foreign governments to conduct transparent investigations and adjudications of the perpetrators of attacks against journalists; and
- highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press in the annual Human Rights Reports and year round.
12/20/2017
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154)
12/20/2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8154)
12/07/2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 277.
12/07/2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
12/05/2017
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
05/03/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2725)
05/03/2017
Introduced in Senate
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