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, 2026.

Committees

• PrimaryForeign Relations Committee

Action history

1. April 30, 2026Submitted in Senate
2. April 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)

Cosponsors (8)

• Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]CO
• Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DE
• Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]VA
• Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]OR
• Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]CA
• Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]MD
• Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]VT
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]OR

Text versions

• Introduced in Senate
  April 30, 2026
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  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.