HJRES 283 · 97th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution to oppose efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization to attempt to regulate news content and to formulate rules and regulations for the operation of the world press.

Introduced 1981-06-11· Sponsored by Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.(1981-07-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the opposition of the Congress to efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to regulate news content and the operation of the world press. States that the United States should withdraw all financial support for UNESCO if UNESCO begins implementing any plan to regulate the dissemination of news and ideas.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans