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Senate resolution · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

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, 2025.

S.Res. 204Introduced May 5, 2025Policy area: International Affairs
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz D-HI
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Where it went

Latest action: May 5, 2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)

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

9 cosponsors — 1 Republican, 8 Democrats

1 of 9 cosponsors (11%) are from the other party.

Cory Booker (D-NJ), Christopher Coons (D-DE), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Timothy Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Thomas Tillis (R-NC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR).

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Sponsor’s state and district

Hawaii in Congress

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Data as of Sep 13, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.