119th Congress
S.Res. 52
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
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- James Lankford(R-OK)
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2025
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Official text
- Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (9)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)
- Thom Tillis (R-NC)
- Tim Kaine (D-VA)
Added later (6)
- Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME) · Feb 25, 2025
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Feb 25, 2025
- Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) · Feb 25, 2025
- Steve Daines (R-MT) · Feb 25, 2025
- Jacky Rosen (D-NV) · Mar 25, 2025
- Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) · Mar 5, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 26, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105. - Jun 26, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. - Mar 27, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. - Feb 4, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S596-597) - Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate