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.

3/21/2024, 8:08 AM

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.

Bill 118 sres 569 is a resolution that aims to recognize religious freedom as a fundamental right and express support for international religious freedom as a key component of United States foreign policy. The resolution also highlights concerns over the growing threats to and attacks on religious freedom worldwide.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of individuals to practice their religion freely and without fear of persecution. It acknowledges that religious freedom is a fundamental human right that should be upheld and respected by all nations.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses support for the United States government's efforts to promote and protect religious freedom around the world. It calls on the government to continue working with international partners to address threats to religious freedom and to hold accountable those who violate these rights. Overall, Bill 118 sres 569 underscores the significance of religious freedom as a cornerstone of democracy and human rights. It urges the United States to prioritize the protection of religious freedom in its foreign policy efforts and to stand up against those who seek to undermine this fundamental right.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 569

Introduced on
2024-02-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/29/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

Bill 118 sres 569 is a resolution that aims to recognize religious freedom as a fundamental right and express support for international religious freedom as a key component of United States foreign policy. The resolution also highlights concerns over the growing threats to and attacks on religious freedom worldwide.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of individuals to practice their religion freely and without fear of persecution. It acknowledges that religious freedom is a fundamental human right that should be upheld and respected by all nations.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses support for the United States government's efforts to promote and protect religious freedom around the world. It calls on the government to continue working with international partners to address threats to religious freedom and to hold accountable those who violate these rights. Overall, Bill 118 sres 569 underscores the significance of religious freedom as a cornerstone of democracy and human rights. It urges the United States to prioritize the protection of religious freedom in its foreign policy efforts and to stand up against those who seek to undermine this fundamental right.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/11/2024

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.


Latest Action2/29/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.