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.
Shown here: Introduced in House (2025-05-06)
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.
That the House of Representatives—
(1) strongly condemns President Donald J. Trump’s attacks on the press, including efforts to delegitimize and restrict journalistic institutions;
(2) reaffirms the essential role of a free press in preserving democracy and ensuring governmental accountability;
(3) urges the executive branch to respect the rights of journalists and allow them to perform their duties without fear of retaliation;
(4) calls for continued efforts to secure the release of the 11 USAGM journalists imprisoned abroad; and
(5) expresses solidarity with journalists who face threats, harassment, or violence as a result of their commitment to truth and public service.