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- S.RES.391
S.RES.391: A resolution condemning violence by the Government of Syria against journalists, and expressing the sense of the Senate on freedom of the press in Syria.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 8, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 29, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Calls on Syria to: (1) open the country to independent and foreign journalists and end its media blackout; and (2) release all detained journalists, videographers, and bloggers. Condemns: (1) Syria's intimidation and violence towards journalists, videographers, and bloggers; and (2) nations that assist Syria's media repression. Pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives while reporting on the conflict in Syria and commends the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 348.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
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| March 8, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |