III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 688 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 15, 2024 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Kaine , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Schatz , and Mr. Van Hollen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in combating the growing threats of authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024.