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.

Bill: 111-sres-405
Sponsor: Sen. Kaufman, Edward E. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Asia
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business ethics
China
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
First Amendment rights
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
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. 

action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
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.
 
Pays tribute to the professional and citizen journalists who persevere in their dedication to report in China.
 
 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 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)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in Senate