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, 2024.

S.Res. 688Introduced May 15, 2024Policy area: International Affairs

Sponsor: Sen. Ben Cardin D-MD

Where it went

Latest action: May 15, 2024 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3714-3715)

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).

4 cosponsors — 4 Democrats

0 of 4 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.

Other 118th Congress bills sponsored by Sen. Ben Cardin.

Data as of Sep 15, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.