# 117-sres-609: A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.

117-sres-609, A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-609
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2277-2279)
- Introduced: 2022-05-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution recognizing widening threats to press freedom and free expression around the world, and reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threat of authoritarianism, countering misinformation and disinformation, documenting human rights abuses, informing local and international audiences about public health crises, and furthering discourse and debate to advance healthy democracies, in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2022.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2022-05-03T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-sres-706: A resolution remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.
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## Sources
- [117-sres-609 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/609)

## Related
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- [117-sres-762: A resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Queen Elizabeth II and ex…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-762)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-sres-706: A resolution remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-706)
- [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)
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