S.Res. 52 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Foreign Relations, Feb 4, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAffirms religious freedom as fundamental right
This is a resolution expressing Congress's position on religious freedom. It recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right and voices concern about threats to that freedom around the world, including harassment, violence, and imprisonment based on religious beliefs.
How it affects you
This is a symbolic statement rather than a law that changes rules or programs. It doesn't create new legal rights or direct protections, but it represents Congress's stance that religious freedom matters and should be part of how the U.S. approaches foreign policy and international issues.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 4, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 52
RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 26, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.