HRES 536 · 114th Congress · International Affairs

Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.

Introduced 2015-11-19· Sponsored by Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.(2015-12-15)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2015-12-15
Roll #694
Yea 399Nay 2
Democrats
175 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
224 Yea·2 Nay
PassedHouse · 2015-12-15
Roll #694
Yea 399Nay 2
Democrats
175 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
224 Yea·2 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists. Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.…

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Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans