119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jun 26, 2025
S.Res. 52IntroducedCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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. Lankford, James (R-OK)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 4, 2025
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This resolution recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right and expresses concern over harassment, violence, and imprisonment targeting religious groups worldwide. It affirms support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and calls attention to increased threats against religious freedom globally. Sponsor: Sen. James Lankford (R-OK).
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-02-04, but the bill text was revised on 2025-06-26T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Jun 26
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.
Jun 26
Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 26
Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Mar 27
Mar 27, 2025
Mar 27, 2025
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 4
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S596-597)
Feb 4
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Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 26
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.
Jun 26
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Jun 26
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Mar 27
SENATECommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 4
SENATEReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S596-597)
Feb 4
Introduced in Senate
All 9 cosponsors
5 Democrats · 3 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (5)
Republicans (3)
Independents (1)
King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
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