Bill · S.Res. 573· Senate(119-SRES-573)

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

Age: 83 years

Idaho

Introduced: 12/18/2025
Last activity: 12/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
Sponsored by: James Risch
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

International Affairs

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

S. Res. 573 expresses the need for the United States to maintain its global leadership in promoting and protecting religious freedom. It reaffirms the importance of the First Amendment and the inalienable right to freedom of religion for all people worldwide. The resolution highlights religious intolerance in Europe and gross violations of human rights in numerous other countries. It specifically calls for the Secretary of State to use all available tools to discourage foreign governments from these violations. Additionally, it supports the work of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

Yes

Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+8
Reaffirms U.S. leadership in promoting and protecting the inalienable right to freedom of religion globally.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+7
Urges the Secretary of State to use all available tools to discourage foreign governments from religious violations.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
Encourages engagement with friendly nations to prevent the erosion of religious freedom.