Recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.

This resolution calls out growing threats to free speech and a free press around the world. It highlights the rising harm to journalists, especially in war zones and under repressive governments, and stresses how an independent press supports democracy, economic health, and an informed public . It also voices concern about global limits on expression and underscores that press freedom is essential to free societies . The statement ties these principles to World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2025 .

• It reaffirms that protecting journalists and press freedom should be a priority in U.S. support for democracy, human rights, and good governance abroad .