# 118-sres-688: 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, 2024.

118-sres-688, 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, 2024., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3714-3715) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-688
- 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, 2024.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3714-3715)
- Introduced: 2024-05-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 4
- 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, 2024.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-sres-688 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/688)

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