US Congress Senate Resolution 124 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-2-1)
Status: Introduced on April 30 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-30 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4996-4997; text as passed Senate: CR S4997; text of measure as introduced: CR S4979)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Recognizes the threats to press freedom and expression on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009. Commends journalists for the essential role in promoting government accountability and strengthening civil society and pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Condemns all actions that suppress press freedom. Reaffirms the centrality of press freedom to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to develop means by which the United States can more rapidly respond to threats against press freedom.

A resolution recognizing the threats to press freedom and expression around the world and reaffirming press freedom as a priority in the efforts of the United States to promote democracy and good governance, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2009.

Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]	Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]	Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]
Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA]	Sen. Edward Kaufman [D-DE]	Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]	Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]
Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT]	Sen. Richard Lugar [R-IN]	Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-04-30		Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4996-4997; text as passed Senate: CR S4997; text of measure as introduced: CR S4979)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-resolution/124/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/sres124/BILLS-111sres124ats.pdf