# 117-sres-702: A resolution condemning violence against journalists in Mexico and expressing support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico.

117-sres-702, A resolution condemning violence against journalists in Mexico and expressing support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3241-3242) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-702
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution condemning violence against journalists in Mexico and expressing support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3241-3242)
- Introduced: 2022-07-12
- 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 condemning violence against journalists in Mexico and expressing support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2022-07-12T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sres-702 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/702)

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- [117-s-4822: DISCLOSE Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4822)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-702 (as of 2026-10-15).