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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 573

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

James Risch

R - ID

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution expresses the Senate's position that the United States should continue leading global efforts to protect religious freedom. It calls on the State Department to use diplomatic tools to discourage foreign governments from violating religious freedom and to work with friendly nations to prevent further erosion of these rights.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)

ChamberSenate

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

This resolution expresses the Senate's position that the United States should continue leading global efforts to protect religious freedom. It calls on the State Department to use diplomatic tools to discourage foreign governments from violating religious free

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This resolution expresses the Senate's position that the United States should continue leading global efforts to protect religious freedom. It calls on the State Department to use diplomatic tools to discourage foreign governments from violating religious freedom and to work with friendly nations to prevent further erosion of these rights.

Bill Number: 573
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)

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Title: A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
Bill Number: 573
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: This resolution expresses the Senate's position that the United States should continue leading global efforts to protect religious freedom. It calls on the State Department to use diplomatic tools to discourage foreign governments from violating religious freedom and to work with friendly nations to

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses the Senate's position that the United States should continue leading global efforts to protect religious freedom. It calls on the State Department to use diplomatic tools to discourage foreign governments from violating religious freedom and to work with friendly nations to prevent further erosion of these rights.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to promoting religious freedom as a fundamental human right both domestically and internationally.
It lists nearly 30 countries where governments have engaged in patterns of religious freedom violations, including China, Nicaragua, Iran, and Russia.
The resolution encourages the Secretary of State to use all available diplomatic tools to discourage foreign governments from continuing violations of religious freedom.
It supports the work of two existing State Department positions: the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.
The resolution highlights specific recent incidents, including arrests of church members in China and suppression of Christians in Nicaragua.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution does not create new laws or programs, but rather expresses the Senate's policy position on religious freedom. It primarily affects U.S. diplomatic efforts by signaling congressional support for prioritizing religious freedom in foreign policy. The resolution may indirectly benefit religious minorities facing persecution abroad by encouraging stronger U.S. advocacy on their behalf.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

573, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-573

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