# 118-sres-191: A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

118-sres-191, A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-191
- Congress: 118
- Title: A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1511-1514)
- Introduced: 2023-05-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2023-05-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2023-05-04T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-sres-191 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/191)

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