US Congress Senate Resolution 196 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on June 19 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6849-6850)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Respects: (1) the sovereignty, history, and culture of the Iranian people; and (2) the universal values of freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Iran and throughout the world. Supports: (1) the Iranian people as they take steps to peacefully express their voices, opinions, and aspirations; (2) journalists who take great risk to report on political events in Iran, including those surrounding the presidential election; and (3) efforts of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) to provide credible news within Iran through the Voice of America's (VOA) Persian News Network, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's (RFE/RL) Radio Farda. Condemns: (1) the detainment and intimidation of journalists in Iran and elsewhere throughout the world; and (2) restrictions on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran and throughout the world.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression in Iran.

Sen. Jim Bunning [R-KY]

Sen. Edward Kaufman [D-DE]

Sen. Jon Kyl [R-AZ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-06-19		Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6849-6850)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/196/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres196/BILLS-111sres196ats.pdf