US HR345 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-9)
Status: Introduced on May 1 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-07-15 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.

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Title

Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-07-15HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-15HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-07-15HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5794-5795)
2019-07-15HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 345.
2019-07-15HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5796)
2019-07-15HouseMr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2019-05-22HouseCommittee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
2019-05-22HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2019-05-22HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-05-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-05-01HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SR179 (Related) 2019-05-01 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2574-2575; text: CR S2573-2574)

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