Calling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Mar 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 77, would express Congress's views on media freedom in Venezuela. Specifically, it calls on the Venezuelan government to respect a free and independent media and to stop censoring expression. The resolution voices concern over Venezuela's decision not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) and urges the government to reverse this decision and establish an independent body to handle broadcast licenses.
The resolution aims to support Venezuelan media workers facing restrictions and express concern about actions perceived as censorship. It highlights that freedom of the press and expression are considered under threat in Venezuela, citing specific laws and incidents that have allegedly limited media access and reporting.
Introduced on March 1, 2007, by Representative Jerry Weller, H.Con.Res. 77 was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate, but it does not require the President's signature and does not carry the force of law. Its future action depends on the committee's deliberation and potential scheduling for a vote.
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Timeline
1 Mar 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 77 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives resolution, H.Con.Res. 77, would express Congress's views on media freedom in Venezuela. Specifically, it calls on the Venezuelan government to respect a free and independent media and to stop censoring expression. The resolution voices concern over Venezuela's decision not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) and urges the government to reverse this decision and establish an independent body to handle broadcast licenses. The resolution aims to support Venezuelan media workers facing restrictions and express concern about actions perceived as censorship. It highlights that freedom of the press and expression are considered under threat in Venezuela, citing specific laws and incidents that have allegedly limited media access and reporting. Introduced on March 1, 2007, by Representative Jerry Weller, H.Con.Res. 77 was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment of both the House and the Senate, but it does not require the President's signature and does not carry the force of law. Its future action depends on the committee's deliberation and potential scheduling for a vote.
- Has H.Con.Res. 77 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 77. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 77?
- H.Con.Res. 77 was sponsored by Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] (R-IL), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 77?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (1 Mar 2007).
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