S.Res. 152 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Apr 1, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates April 2025 as Local News Month
This is a resolution that officially names April 2025 as 'Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.' The resolution recognizes the importance and significance of local news in American communities.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation that doesn't create new laws or requirements. It's a way for Congress to call attention to the role local news plays, but it doesn't directly change anything in your daily life.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 1, 2025)
This resolution designates April 2025 as Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 152
RESOLUTION
A resolution designating April 2025 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.
Sponsor: Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) · Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 1, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2098-2099)”