The House would formally criticize actions and statements it says threaten the free press. The resolution would not change the law, but it would urge respect for journalists and support efforts to free 11 jailed U.S.-funded media reporters.
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Condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.Res. 386: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects journalists, news organizations, and U.S.-funded media workers. It does not give them new legal rights. It does put the House's public support behind press freedom and against government pressure on reporters. It could also matter for federal officials who make decisions about media access, public media funding, subpoenas for reporters, and U.S. international broadcasting.
Why this matters: This matters because government pressure on the press can make it harder for people to get independent news. The resolution does not fix that through law. Instead, it sends a public message about what the House believes leaders should not do to journalists or news outlets. It also connects U.S. press freedom concerns with the safety of U.S.-supported reporters working in other countries.
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Officially: Condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
The House would formally criticize actions and statements it says threaten the free press. The resolution would not change the law, but it would urge respect for journalists and support efforts to free 11 jailed U.S.-funded media reporters.
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