A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a Senate resolution -- a non-binding statement of the Senate position -- that reaffirms U.S. commitment to international religious freedom. It encourages the Secretary of State to continue engaging on religious freedom issues, use all available tools to discourage foreign governments from violating religious freedom, and work with friendly nations to prevent further erosion of religious liberty. The resolution specifically supports two key offices: the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.
Who Benefits and How
Religious minorities and communities of faith facing persecution around the world benefit from continued U.S. diplomatic pressure on their behalf. Jewish communities targeted by antisemitism benefit from explicit support for the Special Envoy office. The two diplomatic offices themselves benefit from a congressional expression of support, which can help protect their funding and institutional standing.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Secretary of State is encouraged to maintain active engagement on religious freedom, which requires diplomatic resources and attention. Foreign governments that violate religious freedom face the implicit threat of U.S. diplomatic tools being used against them. However, as a non-binding resolution, this imposes no legal obligations on anyone.
Key Provisions
- Reaffirms U.S. leadership in promoting international religious freedom
- Encourages Secretary of State to use all available tools against religious freedom violators
- Supports collaboration between the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
- Commits the United States to supporting those seeking freedom from authoritarian repression
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Senate resolution reaffirming U.S. leadership in promoting international religious freedom and supporting the offices of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
Key Policy Areas
International Religious Freedom, Foreign Affairs, Human Rights
Primary Purpose
Senate resolution reaffirming U.S. leadership in promoting international religious freedom and supporting the offices of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
Policy Domains
Religious Freedom Resolution
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Religious minorities facing persecution abroad
- Jewish communities targeted by antisemitism worldwide
- Office of International Religious Freedom
- Office of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Secretary of State (engagement obligations)
- Foreign governments engaging in religious freedom violations
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Risch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8926-8927)
Introduced in Senate
Submitted in Senate
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "special_envoy"
- → Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism
- "ambassador_at_large"
- → Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
- "the_secretary_of_state"
- → Secretary of State
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