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.

3.0.0 447 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z Senate S SRES 2014-05-15 113 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2014-06-25T20:14:01Z Markup by 2014-06-24T18:15:00Z Referred to 2014-05-15T14:39:37Z 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. 113 143 SRES 2013-06-18 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4619) Related bill CRS 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) Floor 2014-07-08 Passed/agreed to in 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) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2014-06-25 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440. Calendars 2014-06-25 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee 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. Committee 2014-06-25 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. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee 2014-06-24 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. Committee 2014-05-15 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3078) IntroReferral 2014-05-15 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress C001070 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] Bob Casey D PA N R000595 Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] Marco Rubio R FL 2014-05-15 True S001181 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] Jeanne Shaheen D NH 2014-06-24 False International Affairs Commemorative events and holidays Conflicts and wars Congressional tributes Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Europe Evidence and witnesses Human rights News media and reporting Russia Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Ukraine Violent crime International Affairs

00 2014-05-15 Introduced in Senate 2014-05-19T18:24:39Z Expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world following World Press Freedom Day.

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) improve the means by which the United States responds to 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.

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01 2014-06-25 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2014-06-27T15:20:46Z 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.

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.

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35 2014-07-08 Passed Senate amended 2014-07-11T20:17:33Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 25, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

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.

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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. 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. 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. Introduced in Senate IS Agreed to Senate 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113sres447ats/xml/BILLS-113sres447ats.xml Reported to Senate 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113sres447rs/xml/BILLS-113sres447rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113sres447is/xml/BILLS-113sres447is.xml 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/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.