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A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.

USA119th CongressSRES-573| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (13)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the Senate's strong commitment to the United States' continued leadership in promoting and protecting religious freedom worldwide. It emphasizes that religious freedom is an inalienable right, foundational to individual dignity, and highlights the U.S. historical role as a global leader in this area. The resolution notes that many countries continue to engage in gross violations of this fundamental human right. To address these violations, the resolution encourages the Secretary of State to actively engage on matters of religious freedom. This includes utilizing all available diplomatic tools and resources to discourage foreign governments from continuing patterns of religious persecution. Furthermore, the Secretary is urged to collaborate with friendly nations to prevent the further erosion of religious freedom globally. The resolution also reaffirms the critical importance of the offices of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism . It explicitly supports these offices in their collaborative efforts to ensure that no faith or believer is left behind in the global struggle for religious liberty. Ultimately, the United States commits to always supporting those seeking freedom from authoritarian repression against their shared and inalienable rights.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2025
Submitted in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
  • December 18, 2025
    Submitted in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)

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A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.

USA119th CongressSRES-573| Senate 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This resolution expresses the Senate's strong commitment to the United States' continued leadership in promoting and protecting religious freedom worldwide. It emphasizes that religious freedom is an inalienable right, foundational to individual dignity, and highlights the U.S. historical role as a global leader in this area. The resolution notes that many countries continue to engage in gross violations of this fundamental human right. To address these violations, the resolution encourages the Secretary of State to actively engage on matters of religious freedom. This includes utilizing all available diplomatic tools and resources to discourage foreign governments from continuing patterns of religious persecution. Furthermore, the Secretary is urged to collaborate with friendly nations to prevent the further erosion of religious freedom globally. The resolution also reaffirms the critical importance of the offices of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism . It explicitly supports these offices in their collaborative efforts to ensure that no faith or believer is left behind in the global struggle for religious liberty. Ultimately, the United States commits to always supporting those seeking freedom from authoritarian repression against their shared and inalienable rights.
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Timeline
Dec 18, 2025
Submitted in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
  • December 18, 2025
    Submitted in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (13)
Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted