Senate Simple Resolution 601
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Aug 1, 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
601
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Condemns the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to bar CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins from the White House.
Affirms that journalists must be free to do their duty without fear of government reprisal.
August 1, 2018
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08/01/2018
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586)
08/01/2018
Introduced in Senate
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