A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder.

Bill: 113-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2014-02-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-24
text: 
Reaffirms the importance of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance domestically and around the world.
 
Condemns actions taken by China to suppress freedom of the press. 
 
Urges the President to use U.S. influence to support the free flow of information to the people of China, including through the Internet and other electronic media.

action_date: 2014-03-11
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Reaffirms the importance of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance domestically and around the world.
 
Condemns actions taken by China to suppress freedom of the press. 
 
Urges the President to use U.S. influence to support the free flow of information to the people of China, including through the Internet and other electronic media.

action_date: 2014-04-08
text: 
Reaffirms the importance of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance domestically and around the world.
 
Condemns actions taken by China to suppress freedom of the press. 
 
Urges the President to use U.S. influence to support the free flow of information to the people of China, including through the Internet and other electronic media.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2287)
action_date: 2014-04-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2287)
action_date: 2014-04-08
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2286-2287)
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2014-03-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2014-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1044)
action_date: 2014-02-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1008-1009)
action_date: 2014-02-24
text: Introduced in Senate