US Congress Senate Resolution 447 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 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)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world following World Press Freedom Day, held on May 3. 2014. Commends journalists and media workers 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. Calls on governments abroad to implement United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly Resolution (A/RES/68/163) by seeking to resolve outstanding cases of violence against journalists. Condemns all actions around the world that suppress freedom of the press, such as the recent kidnappings of journalists and media workers in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian militant groups. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) ensure that the United States responds to, and highlights the issue of, threats against freedom of the press around the world; and (2) urge foreign governments to investigate and bring to justice the perpetrators of attacks against journalists.

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.

Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]

Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-07-08	Senate	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)
2014-06-25	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
2014-06-25	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2014-06-24	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2014-05-15	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3078)

SR143 (Related) 2013-06-18 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/447/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres447/BILLS-113sres447is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres447/BILLS-113sres447rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres447/BILLS-113sres447ats.pdf