Responding to growing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press Freedom Day.

Actions

• 2023-12-13Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
• 2023-12-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• 2023-12-12On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
• 2023-12-12Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 717). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6836-6837)
• 2023-12-12On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 716).
• 2023-12-12Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6840-6842)
• 2023-12-12POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 357, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Mrvan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
• 2023-12-12The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
• 2023-12-12Mr. Mrvan moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H6840)
• 2023-12-12The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
• 2023-12-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 357.
• 2023-12-12Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
• 2023-12-12Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6836-6840)
• 2023-12-12Rule H. Res. 922 passed House.
• 2023-12-11Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-12-12 (53)

Cosponsors (19)

• Jared Golden (D-ME)
• Scott Perry (R-PA)
• Mary Miller (R-IL)
• Mark Green (R-TN)
• Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
• Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
• Ralph Norman (R-SC)
• Nancy Mace (R-SC)
• Michael Cloud (R-TX)
• Michael Guest (R-MS)
• Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
• Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
• Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
• Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
• Byron Donalds (R-FL)
• Elijah Crane (R-AZ)
• Russell Fry (R-SC)
• Lance Gooden (R-TX)
• Mark Alford (R-MO)

Subjects

• Administrative law and regulatory procedures
• Federal officials