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Senate resolution · 113th Congress · Latest step: Passed Senate

A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance.

S.Res. 447Introduced May 15, 2014Policy area: International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Bob Casey D-PA
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Where it went

Latest action: Jul 8, 2014 — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4284-4285; text as passed Senate: CR S4284-4285)

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

2 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 1 Democrat

1 of 2 cosponsors (50%) are from the other party.

Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).

More from the sponsor

Other 113th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Bob Casey.

Sponsor’s state and district

Pennsylvania in Congress

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Data as of Sep 23, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.