A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.

119th Congress Introduced by Katie Britt and 9 co-sponsors

SRES 52 - Resolution on International Religious Freedom OverviewBill Number: SRES 52 Title: A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support f

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

Overview

Bill Number: SRES 52
Title: A resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.
Status: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Introduced: February 04, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This Senate resolution aims to affirm religious freedom as a core human right and a key priority in U.S. foreign policy. It comes in response to growing global concerns over the erosion of religious liberties and the rise of religious persecution, intolerance, and violence in many parts of the world.

Key Provisions

Recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to human dignity, peace, and stability

Expresses the Senate's strong support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy

Condemns all forms of religious persecution, discrimination, and violence against individuals or communities on the basis of their religion or belief

Calls on the U.S. government to continue prioritizing the promotion of religious freedom in its diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance programs

Urges the U.S. to work with international partners to address and counter threats to religious freedom globally

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution would impact U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, as it would cement religious freedom as a key consideration in the country's international engagement and relations. It would also send a strong signal of support to religious minority groups and human rights defenders facing persecution around the world.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The resolution was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. It was reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble, but no written report has been provided yet. The next step would be for the full Senate to consider and vote on the resolution.