Expressing the sense of the Congress that freedom of the news media and freedom of expression are vital to the development and consolidation of democracy in Russia and that the United States should actively support such freedoms.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 23, 1999

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a free news media is vital to the development and consolidation of democracy and the development of a civil society in Russia; (2) freedom of the news media and freedom of expression must be safeguarded; (3) Russian Government leaders should fully support freedom of the news media and the right of free expression in Russia; (4) the United States should actively support freedom of expression and freedom of the news media through U.S. assistance to Russia; (5) when considering requests by the Russian Government for loans or other economic assistance from the International Monetary Fund and other international financial institutions, the U.S. Government should take into account the extent to which Russian Government authorities support such freedoms; and (6) the President and Secretary of State should convey to appropriate Russian Government officials this expression of congressional views.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D–CA

Committees

Financial Services Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee

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Mar 31, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Mar 23, 1999
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 23, 1999
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 23, 1999
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 23, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517-518)
Mar 23, 1999
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 1999
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Con.Res.67 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.67, 106th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that freedom of the news media and freedom of expression are vital to the development and consolidation of democracy in Russia and that the United States should actively support such freedoms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/67

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Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hconres67/BILLS-106hconres67ih.htm

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Analyze H.Con.Res.67 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.67, 106th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that freedom of the news media and freedom of expression are vital to the development and consolidation of democracy in Russia and that the United States should actively support such freedoms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/67

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1999-03-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hconres67/BILLS-106hconres67ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:10Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.67 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.67, 106th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that freedom of the news media and freedom of expression are vital to the development and consolidation of democracy in Russia and that the United States should actively support such freedoms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/67

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1999-03-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hconres67/BILLS-106hconres67ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:10Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Con.Res.67, 106th Congress: Expressing the sense of the Congress that freedom of the news media and freedom of expression are vital to the development and consolidation of democracy in Russia and that the United States should actively support such freedoms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/67

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1999-03-23.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/106/bills/hconres67/BILLS-106hconres67ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:46:10Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Con.Res.67 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.