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S.204: Global Press Freedom Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 3, 2021
Bill Summary
Global Press Freedom Act This bill establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. Led by the Ambassador-at-Large for Press Freedom, who shall be appointed by the President, the office must (1) coordinate efforts between relevant U.S. embassy personnel...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 3, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| Feb. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) |