3.0.0 143 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z Senate S SRES 2013-05-16 113 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2013-05-22T15:04:13Z Markup by 2013-05-21T20:58:32Z Referred to 2013-05-16T18:54:17Z 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. 113 447 SRES 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) Related bill CRS 2013-06-18 Senate Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619) Floor 2013-06-18 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4619) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2013-05-22 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. Calendars 2013-05-22 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Committee 2013-05-22 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee 2013-05-21 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2013-05-16 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3581) IntroReferral 2013-05-16 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress M000639 Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] Robert Menendez D NJ N R000595 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Marco Rubio R FL 2013-05-16 True International Affairs Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Evidence and witnesses Human rights News media and reporting Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status International Affairs 00 2013-05-16 Introduced in Senate 2013-07-16T14:35:29Z 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.

]]> 80 2013-05-22 Reported to Senate without amendment 2013-07-16T14:35:18Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

]]> 82 2013-06-18 Passed Senate without amendment 2013-08-28T16:22:13Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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. Display Title 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. Official Title as Introduced 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. Introduced in Senate IS Agreed to Senate 2013-06-18T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113sres143ats/xml/BILLS-113sres143ats.xml Reported to Senate 2013-05-22T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113sres143rs/xml/BILLS-113sres143rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2013-05-16T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113sres143is/xml/BILLS-113sres143is.xml 2013-06-18 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.