Senate Simple Resolution 394
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.
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Passed Senate on Jul 26, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
394
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on July 26, 2022
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3687-3688; text: CR S3687-3688)
Summary
This resolution recognizes the importance of Radio Free Asia on its 25th anniversary as an independent news organization chartered and funded by Congress with a mission to bring uncensored, accurate news to people living in closed societies in Asia.
The resolution also honors the dedication and courage of the former and current journalists of Radio Free Asia in the face of threats and adversity from foreign governments and rising risks for press freedom in Asia and across the globe.
07/26/2022
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3687-3688; text: CR S3687-3688)
07/26/2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3687-3688; text: CR S3687-3688)
06/14/2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 418.
06/14/2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
06/09/2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
09/29/2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6786)
09/29/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 2, 2023 12:28:55 AM