Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2574-2575; text: CR S2573-2574)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5796)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 345.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5794-5795)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5794-5795)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.