US SR404 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

US Congress Senate Resolution 404 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4)
Status: Introduced on March 22 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-03-22 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006-2007; text as passed Senate: CR S2007; text of measure as introduced: CR S2004)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Extends the sympathy of the Senate to the families of Marie Colvin and other reporters who have died reporting from conflict zones. Recognizes the bravery of Ms. Colvin and other correspondents and photographers who have lost their lives while exposing the truth. Calls on: (1) the world community to honor the memories of Ms. Colvin and other reporters, and (2) the government of Syria to halt the brutal attacks against the people of Syria and to respect their human rights.

Title

A resolution recognizing the life and work of war correspondent Marie Colvin and other courageous journalists in war zones.

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-03-22	Senate	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006-2007; text as passed Senate: CR S2007; text of measure as introduced: CR S2004)

Subjects

Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International affairs
Middle East
News media and reporting
Photography and imaging
Syria

US Congress State Sources

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/404/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres404/BILLS-112sres404ats.pdf