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Search Results: keywords:"freedom of the press"

H. R. 8083 — To prohibit Federal funding for National Public Radio, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:286
H. R. 8083 proposes to stop all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR). This would mean that the federal government could no longer provide money to NPR directly or indirectly, including payments for NPR programming or dues from public broadcast stations that receive...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to stop giving money from the government to NPR, which is a radio station that tells news and stories. It says that other radio places that might replace NPR should also not get government money.
S. RES. 688 — 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.
May 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:613
S. RES. 688 is a resolution recognizing the increasing threats to freedom of the press and free expression worldwide. It reaffirms the critical role of a free and independent press in resisting authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation. The resolution stresses the...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about saying how important it is for reporters to be able to share the news without being scared or stopped by others, especially bad rulers. The U.S. wants to help make sure that around the world, people can trust the news and that reporters who were put in jail unfairly should be freed.
H. RES. 1192 — 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 countering 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.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:605
H. RES. 1192 acknowledges the increasing dangers to freedom of the press and free expression globally and emphasizes the important role of an independent press in combating authoritarianism and misinformation. It highlights various incidents and statistics showing harm to...
Simple Explanation
Imagine people around the world sharing important news stories. H. RES. 1192 says it's really important for everyone to be able to tell these stories without fear, and it asks for safer ways for storytellers (journalists) to work and be free.
H. R. 8125 — To designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as Jimmy Lai Way, and for other purposes.
April 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,575
H.R. 8125 proposes to rename a section of a street in Washington, D.C., as "Jimmy Lai Way" in honor of the jailed Hong Kong democracy advocate, Jimmy Lai. The bill also calls on Congress to condemn Lai's imprisonment in Hong Kong, urging the U.S. government and international...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, Congress wants to give a section of a street in Washington, D.C. a special name, "Jimmy Lai Way," to honor a man named Jimmy Lai who is in jail in Hong Kong for standing up for freedom. They also want to let people send mail to "Jimmy Lai Way" in the U.S., even though it might cause issues with mail delivery and make some countries upset.

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