RepublicanBill · S.Res. 327· Senate(119-SRES-327)

A resolution condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries and encouraging the President to prioritize the protection of persecuted Christians in United States foreign policy.

Rep. Hawley
Age: 47 years
Missouri
Introduced
7/21/2025
Last activity
7/21/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4507)
Sponsored by
Josh Hawley
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns the persecution of Christians within Muslim-majority countries. It cites various instances of violence, arrests, and displacement facing Christian populations in nations such as Nigeria, Egypt, and Iran. The resolution aims to bring attention to the specific threats faced by these religious groups. Finally, it encourages the President to make the protection of these persecuted individuals a priority in United States foreign policy.

Yes

  • Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5

    The resolution seeks to protect the rights of Christians to worship and exist without persecution in Muslim-majority countries.

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4

    The resolution encourages the President to use diplomatic engagement as a tool to protect persecuted religious groups.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.