H.Res. 693: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.

117th Congress · introduced 2021-09-29 · International Affairs · Latest: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.

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Where it came from: introduced 2021-09-29 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.

Plain summary

This resolution recognizes the importance of Radio Free Asia on its 25th anniversary as an independent news organization chartered and funded by Congress with a mission to bring uncensored, accurate news to people living in closed societies in Asia. The resolution also honors the dedication and courage of the former and current journalists of Radio Free Asia in the face of threats and adversity from foreign governments and rising risks for press freedom in Asia and across the globe.

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Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House)

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Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · 1 cosponsors

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Resolution: A formal statement or decision by a legislative body. Simple resolutions often only express an opinion or set rules for one chamber; they do not become law.
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Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-117hres693.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/117/hres>

Record fed-us-cong117-hres693 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong117 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong117