HB4898: Global Press Freedom Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish the Office of Press Freedom, to create press freedom curriculum at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, and for other purposes.
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This bill would create a new Office of Press Freedom within the U.S. government to promote and protect freedom of the press internationally. It would also establish a curriculum about press freedom at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, which trains U.S. diplomats. The bill is sponsored by eight members of Congress from both parties and focuses on international affairs. It is currently in the introduction stage, meaning it has just been formally submitted to Congress.
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HB4898: Global Press Freedom Act
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Sponsors
Colin Allred
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (7)
Gerald Connolly
Eleanor Norton
Joaquin Castro
Andre Carson
Dina Titus