Senate resolution · 118th Congress · Did not become law
A resolution 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 combating 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, 2023.
Sponsor: Sen. Robert Menendez D-NJWhere it went
- IntroducedMay 3, 2023
- Committee action—
- Passed Senate—
Latest action: May 3, 2023 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)
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
6 cosponsors — 2 Republicans, 4 Democrats
2 of 6 cosponsors (33%) are from the other party.
Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Cornyn (R-TX), Timothy Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
More from the sponsor
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Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 14, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.