119th Congress
S.Res. 715
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Brian Schatz(D-HI)
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2026
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (8)
Original cosponsors (8)
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
- Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
This resolution recognizes the centrality of a free press to free societies and democratic governance and expresses concerns about threats to the exercise of freedom of expression globally.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178) - Apr 30, 2026
Submitted in Senate