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S.Res. 204 · 119th CongressInternational AffairsResolution

S.Res. 204 has not moved since its introduction on May 5, 2025, with cosponsors from both parties

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.

Sponsored by Schatz, Brian D-HI · 9 cosponsors: 8 Democrats, 1 Republican
IntroducedMay 5, 2025
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What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 28 words.

This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.

Context
Committees
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Policy area
International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
Sponsor
5 of 345 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in senate · 309 words
Latest action
May 5, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.

Related, per CRS or House · 1
  • 119th S.Res. 715 A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalist D · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]