Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.

Bill: 114-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2015-11-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: 
Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.
 
 Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. 
 
 Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

action_date: 2015-12-15
text: 
Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.
 
 Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. 
 
 Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship.
 
 Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter. 
 
 Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694).(text: CR H9318)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Introduced in House