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, 2026.
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz D-HIWhere it went
- IntroducedApr 30, 2026
- Committee action—
- Passed Senate—
Latest action: Apr 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
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
8 cosponsors — 8 Democrats
0 of 8 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.
Michael Bennet (D-CO), Christopher Coons (D-DE), Timothy Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR).
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- S.Res. 730 (119th) A resolution congratulating the University of Hawaii men's volleyball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association…
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Data as of Sep 25, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.