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US HRes386
US HRes386Condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
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Introduced
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
AI Summary
This resolution strongly condemns former President Donald J. Trump's actions that were perceived as attacks on press freedom, detailing specific instances where he allegedly undermined media institutions and First Amendment rights. The resolution highlights Trump's actions such as accusing media outlets of illegal behavior, excluding certain press organizations from White House access, filing lawsuits against news networks, attempting to defund public broadcasting, and seeking to impose policy preferences on independent news organizations. The document argues that these actions not only demonstrate disdain for constitutional protections of free speech but also set a dangerous precedent that could embolden authoritarian regimes to suppress press freedom globally. The resolution calls for the House of Representatives to condemn these attacks, reaffirm the essential role of a free press in democracy, urge the executive branch to respect journalists' rights, support the release of imprisoned United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) reporters, and express solidarity with journalists facing threats or harassment. By doing so, the resolution aims to underscore the United States' historical commitment to championing press freedom and condemning censorship.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Steve Cohen (D)*,
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Dave Min (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 05/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/386/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres386/BILLS-119hres386ih.pdf |
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