118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 1192Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in countering the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.

International affairs
Introduced May 2, 2024
Last action May 2, 2024
Pipeline · Resolution
Step 1
Introduced
May 2, 2024
Step 2
Referred
May 2, 2024
Foreign Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
SummaryCRS 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. 

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
May 2, 2024
Introduced in House
May 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.