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- H.R.2242
H.R.2242: World Press Freedom Protection Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced May 5, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 1, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
World Press Freedom Protection Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the President to impose U.S. admissibility sanctions against a foreign person who: is responsible for severe restrictions on the freedom of expression or freedom of the press; or has materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, such an activity. The President may waive such sanctions if in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 1, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
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| May 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| May 20, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| May 5, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| May 5, 2015 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| May 5, 2015 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| May 5, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |