US Congress Senate Resolution 143 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 16 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-06-18 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2013. Commends journalists for their essential role in promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society despite threats to their safety. Pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work and calls on governments abroad to resolve all such cases. Condemns all actions that suppress freedom of the press. Reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) improve the means by which the United States identifies and responds to threats against freedom of the press, and (2) highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press.

A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013.

Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]

Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2013-06-18	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)
2013-05-22	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
2013-05-22	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2013-05-21	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2013-05-16	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3581)

SR447 (Related) 2014-07-08 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4284-4285; text as passed Senate: CR S4284-4285)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/143/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres143/BILLS-113sres143is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres143/BILLS-113sres143rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres143/BILLS-113sres143ats.pdf