H.R. 3714 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009
H.R. 3714 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Oct 1, 2009, sponsored by Adam B. Schiff with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 1, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 111-166
What it does
Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand the annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices to include: (1) a description of the status of freedom of the press in each country reviewed in the report; (2) identification of countries in which there were violations of freedom of the press; and (3) in countries where there are particularly severe violations of freedom of…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam B. Schiff (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2009
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2009
- Passed the SenateApr 29, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentMay 6, 2010
- Became lawMay 17, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-166. (May 17, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 16, 2009 · Passed403–12
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009House · Dec 16, 2009
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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