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citation: "S. Res. 447"
bill: "113-sres-447"
heading: "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."
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from_label: "Reported in Senate"
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to_label: "Agreed to Senate"
sections_amended: 1
sections_added: 0
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url: "https://uscodex.org/bills/113/sres/447/changes/ats"
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# S. Res. 447 — what changed

S. Res. 447, 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. — 1 section amended between Reported in Senate and Agreed to Senate.

Edits are marked `<del>struck</del>` and `<ins>inserted</ins>`.

## (unnamed section)

- That the Senate—
- (1) expresses concern about the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world following World Press Freedom Day, held on May 3, 2014;
- (2) commends journalists and media workers around the world for their essential role 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;
- (4) calls on governments abroad to implement United Nations General Assembly Resolution (A/RES/68/163), by thoroughly investigating and seeking to resolve outstanding cases of violence against journalists, including murders and kidnappings, while ensuring the protection of witnesses;
- (5) condemns all actions around the world that suppress freedom of the press, such as the recent kidnappings of journalists and media workers in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian militant groups;
- (6) 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
- (7) calls on the President and the Secretary of State—
  - (A) to <del>improve the means by which </del><ins>ensure that </ins>the United States Government rapidly identifies, publicizes, and responds to threats against freedom of the press around the world;
  - (B) to <ins>continue to </ins>urge foreign governments to transparently investigate and bring to justice the perpetrators of attacks against journalists; and
  - (C) to <ins>continue to </ins>highlight the issue of threats against freedom of the press year-round.