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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 52

119th Congress

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.

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

Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James Lankford

R - OK

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This resolution recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right and expresses concern over global threats to religious liberty, including harassment, violence, and imprisonment of people for their beliefs.

Latest Action

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

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right and expresses concern over global threats to religious liberty, including harassment, violence, and imprisonment of people for their beliefs.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>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.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes religious freedom as fundamental human right
Supports religious freedom as U.S. foreign policy cornerstone
Expresses concern over global threats to religious liberty
Condemns harassment and violence against religious believers
Highlights persecution and imprisonment for faith

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This ceremonial resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to international religious freedom as a foreign policy priority and draws attention to ongoing persecution of religious minorities around the world.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Subjects

Human rights

International organizations and cooperation

Religion

Rule of law and government transparency

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

52, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-52