SRES 715
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.
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US Congress
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119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:22 PM
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This resolution recognizes the escalating threats to freedom of the press and speech globally, including harm to journalists in conflict zones and under repressive regimes. It reaffirms the vital role of a free press in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and informing the public. The resolution also honors World Press Freedom Day and calls for continued U.S. support for press freedom and the release of wrongfully detained journalists, condemning actions that suppress journalistic freedom.
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