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S.1495: International Press Freedom Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 29, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 29, 2021
Bill Summary
International Press Freedom Act of 2021 This bill establishes programs to address international threats to press freedom and allows qualifying threatened journalists to be admitted into the United States. The bill establishes an Office on International Press Freedom within the Department of State. The office's duties shall include (1) advocating for freedom of the press and freedom of expression abroad, (2) advising on U.S. policy on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2362)
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| April 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Kaine (D-Va.) |