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Senate resolution · S.Res. 715 (119th Congress)

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in…

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A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.

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Latest action Apr 30, 2026

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Sponsor

Brian Schatz

U.S. Senator for Hawaii · Democratic

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Summary

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations · U.S. Senate

Cosponsors

Adam B. Schiff, Christopher A. Coons and 3 more on Agora

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Full history

  1. Apr 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  2. Apr 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

  3. Apr 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

  4. Apr 30, 2026

    Submitted in Senate

    U.S. Senate