Bill · 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.
- Introduced
- 7/21/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4507)
- Sponsored by
- Josh Hawley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- 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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prioritizing Protection in Foreign Policy: The resolution encourages the President to prioritize the protection of persecuted Christians through diplomatic engagement and efforts to stabilize the Middle East. (Resolution Section 2)
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Advancing Protection through Diplomatic Tools: The President is encouraged to use all available diplomatic tools, including trade and national security discussions, to advance the protection of Christians worldwide and within Muslim-majority countries. (Resolution Section 3)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4507)
- Introduced in Senate
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma