119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 6, 2025
S.Res. 205In CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications
A resolution condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)11 cosponsorsIntroduced May 6, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2777)
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SENATEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2777)
May 6
Introduced in Senate
All 11 cosponsors
10 Democrats · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (10)
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Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT
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