House Simple Resolution 1009
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
1009
Congress
116
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists.
Specifically, the resolution
- calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers;
- calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations;
- stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and
- reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance.
June 18, 2020
06/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:21 PM