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| http://sires.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sires-and-ros-lehtinen-resolution-condemning-attacks-on-press-freedoms | Sires and Ros-Lehtinen Resolution Condemning Attacks on Press Freedoms in the Western Hemisphere Passes the House of Representatives | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | NJ | Albio Sires | S001165 | sires.house.gov | legacy | (Washington, D.C.) - Yesterday, H.Res. 536, a resolution condemning attacks on press freedoms in the Western Hemisphere, introduced by Congressman Albio Sires, successfully passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 399 to 2. H. Res. 536 was introduced with bipartisan support, with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) serving as the lead Republican cosponsor. "Growing up in Cuba, I saw how the Castro brothers took over the island by ruthlessly silencing anyone that dared to speak out against their undemocratic and unfair tactics. Since then, I have strongly believed that freedom of speech is a fundamental right. Preserving freedom of speech and holding accountable the people and governments who seek to quiet their dissenters should be a top priority when engaging both in our region, and around the globe,"stated Congressman Sires. H.Res. 536 supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean by condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech. It also urges countries in the region to implement the recommendations to Member States made by the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. Lastly, this resolution urges the United States Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press. "I am proud to sponsor this legislation and grateful for the support of my colleagues in passing this resolution. I look forward to working with my colleagues as we continue to engage with our neighbors in the Hemisphere and work to raise up the voices of those who are fighting for free speech," said Rep. Sires. Text of H.Res. 536 can be seen here. Click here to watch the video. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |