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 countering 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.

HRES 1192 is a resolution recognizing widening global threats to press freedom and reaffirming the importance of a free press in countering authoritarianism, misinformation, and disinformation. The resolution commemorates World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2024, and expresses concern about journalists being imprisoned, harassed, and killed worldwide, including in countries like Russia, China, Belarus, Iran, and Gaza. It calls on the U.S. government to continue prioritizing press freedom as a key component of promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance internationally. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact new laws but serves as a formal statement of U.S. policy support for press freedom.