US SB5026 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on December 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-12-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 16 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-12-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on effects and changes resulting from certain requirements related to press freedom.
Title
Global Press Freedom Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-16 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Teaching, teachers, curricula
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/5026/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s5026/BILLS-116s5026is.pdf |
