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S.2096: International Free Press and Open Media Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 23, 2004
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
International Free Press and Open Media Act of 2004 - Amends the National Endowment for Democracy Act to include: (1) freedom of the press and other media among those international rights which the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is to promote; and (2) foreign media among those entities with which NED is to engage in various activities. Provides that at least ten percent of funds for NED for FY 2005 should be made available for programs...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Lugar under authority of the order of the Senate of 03/12/04 without amendment. With written report No. 108-246.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 459.
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| Feb. 23, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) |