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US SR52
Resolution
AI Summary
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Recognizes religious freedom as a fundamental human right critical to supporting democracy, good governance, rule of law, and global stability
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Expresses grave concern over worldwide religious freedom threats including harassment, violence, and imprisonment, noting 2,228 individuals were targeted by 27 countries in 2023, with 1,491 imprisoned and 9 deaths in custody
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Condemns State Department-designated "countries of particular concern" (Burma, China, Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, North Korea, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan) and "Special Watch List" countries (Algeria, Azerbaijan, Central African Republic, Comoros, Vietnam) for severe religious freedom violations
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Documents ongoing genocides against Rohingya Muslims in Burma and Uyghurs in China, where over 1,000,000 Uyghurs have been imprisoned in "re-education camps" since 2017
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Urges the State Department to continue bilateral and multilateral engagement on religious freedom, impose sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Act and International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, and consider religious freedom violations when prioritizing free trade agreement partners
Legislative Description
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.
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.
6/26/2025