SRES 405 · 111th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution reaffirming the centrality of freedom of expression and press freedom as cornerstones of United States foreign policy and United States efforts to promote individual rights, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2010-02-02· Sponsored by Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Enacted
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S447-448; text as passed Senate: CR S447-448; text of measure as introduced: CR S445-446)(2010-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reaffirms the centrality of the freedoms of expression and the press as cornerstones of U.S. foreign policy and U.S. efforts to promote individual rights. Expresses concern over official efforts in many countries to restrict speech and expression, including attempts to restrict Internet access. Welcomes the diplomatic initiative announced by Secretary of State Clinton to encourage Internet freedom globally. Condemns the cyber attacks allegedly launched from China against Google and other companies and calls on the government of China to review such cyber intrusions. Urges companies to refuse to aid in the curtailment of free expression. Calls on the President and the Secretary to develop means by which the U.S. government can rapidly respond to threats against the freedoms of press and expression.…

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Cosponsors (9)

4 Democrats4 Republicans1 Independent