A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.

This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and press. It calls on the President and federal agencies, particularly the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), to uphold constitutional free speech protections and declares that government regulatory powers should not be used to punish or intimidate media organizations based on their editorial content or viewpoints. The resolution emphasizes that media independence must be protected and that licensing authority cannot be weaponized against news organizations for political purposes.