S. Res. 143 (Agreed to Senate) — Recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013.

That the Senate—

(1)

expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013;

(2)

commends journalists around the world for the essential role they play in promoting government accountability, defending democratic activity, and strengthening civil society, despite threats to their safety;

(3)

pays tribute to the journalists who have lost their lives carrying out their work and calls on governments abroad to thoroughly investigate and seek to resolve all cases while ensuring the protection of witnesses;

(4)

condemns all actions around the world that suppress freedom of the press;

(5)

reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to efforts by the United States Government to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance domestically and around the world; and

(6)

calls on the President and the Secretary of State—

(A)

to improve the means by which the United States Government rapidly identifies, publicizes, and responds to threats against freedom of the press around the world; and

(B)

to highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press year-round.

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May 16, 2013viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations See what changed

May 16, 2013 Reported in Senate Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations See what changed

May 16, 2013 Introduced in Senate Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Rubio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

Recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2013.

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