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S.Res. 52In committee

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.

Introduced: Feb 4, 2025

Latest action date: Jun 26, 2025

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.

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119th Congress
Introduced
Feb 4, 2025
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.

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What this bill does

This resolution recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right and expresses concern over threats to religious freedom around the world, such as through harassment, violence, and imprisonment.

Official summary from Congress.gov.

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Official CRS policy area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Human rightsInternational organizations and cooperationReligionRule of law and government transparency

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

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  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.

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

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  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

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  5. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S596-597)

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  6. Introduced in Senate

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