Senate Simple Resolution 518
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution reaffirming support for increased media diversity, recognizing May 2018 as "National Media Diversity Month", and encouraging appreciation, awareness, and support for independent, diverse, and local media entities.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 21, 2018
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
518
Congress
115
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Establishes May 2018 as National Media Diversity Month, during which efforts are encouraged to promote media diversity appreciation and support.
May 21, 2018
05/21/2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2797)
05/21/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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