# 117-sres-241: A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.

117-sres-241, A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-241
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced: 2021-05-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in informing local and international audiences about public health crises, countering misinformation and disinformation, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2021.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] (D-PA), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2021-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2021-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] (D-OH), 2021-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-sres-593: A resolution relating to the death of Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas.
- 117-sres-565: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Don Young.
- 117-sres-485: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Harry Mason Reid, Jr., former Senator for the State of Nevada.

## Sources
- [117-sres-241 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/241)

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- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
- [117-sres-593: A resolution relating to the death of Kaneaster Hodges, Jr., former United Stat…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-593)
- [117-sres-565: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Don…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-565)
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