# 117-s-1495: International Press Freedom Act of 2021

117-s-1495, International Press Freedom Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2362) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-1495
- Congress: 117
- Title: International Press Freedom Act of 2021
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2362)
- Introduced: 2021-04-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

International Press Freedom Act of 2021

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2021-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2021-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2022-05-18T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-s-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
- 117-s-2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-sres-803: A resolution condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini and calling on the Government of Iran to end its systemic persecution of women.
- 117-s-4937: Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act
- 117-sres-762: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and expressing condolences to her family and the United Kingdom on her passing.

## Sources
- [117-s-1495 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1495)

## Related
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- [117-s-2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-2607)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-sres-803: A resolution condemning the detention and death of Mahsa Amini and calling on t…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-803)
- [117-s-4937: Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4937)
- [117-sres-762: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and ex…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-762)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1495 (as of 2026-10-15).