A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 424

119th Congress

A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Baldwin

D - WI

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution encourages the government of India to protect the rights of religious minorities, including Muslims, Christians, and others. It urges India to amend discriminatory laws, return citizenship to those who lost it, and repeal laws that have been misused against religious minorities.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5147-5148)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution encourages the government of India to protect the rights of religious minorities, including Muslims, Christians, and others. It urges India to amend discriminatory laws, return citizenship to those who lost it, and repeal laws that have been misused against religious minorities.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution encourages India to end its persecution of religious minorities and recognizes India's security challenges. Specifically, the resolution encourages India to amend discriminatory laws and executive orders to treat Muslims the same as other religious groups. It also urges India to return citizenship to those declared non-citizens by its National Register for Citizens, to release individuals unnecessarily detained, and to repeal anti-conversion and anti-blasphemy laws widely misused against Christians.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Encourages India to amend discriminatory laws and executive orders to treat Muslims the same as other religious groups
Urges India to return citizenship to those declared non-citizens by its National Register for Citizens
Calls on India to release individuals unnecessarily detained and repeal anti-conversion and anti-blasphemy laws that have been misused against Christians

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it could put diplomatic pressure on the Indian government to improve protections for religious minorities within the country. This could lead to changes in policies and laws that have disadvantaged Muslims, Christians, and other non-Hindu groups, potentially allowing them to regain citizenship rights and access to government services.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

424, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-424