MS HR9

Urges President Trump to recognize the press as a protector of American freedom rather than a threat to the nation

Affirms that the First Amendment protects freedom of the press as essential to democracy, government accountability, and informed citizenship

Establishes that independent journalism promotes transparency, reduces corruption, and enables citizens to participate actively in democratic processes

Notes that as of 2018, the United States ranked 45th out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index, behind nations including Ghana, South Africa, and Jamaica

Directs distribution of the resolution to members of the Capitol Press Corps