# 119-sres-52: 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.

119-sres-52, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK); status in_committee (as of 2026-10-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-52
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-02-04
- Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-OK)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-18

## Summary

**Freedom of religion** would be affirmed as a core U.S. value and the central lens for foreign policy. The resolution would cite constitutional and international law, document global abuses, and urge the State Department to prioritize religious freedom using diplomacy, trade considerations, and sanctions.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-02-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- U.S. urges stronger religious freedom actions: benefit, low. If adopted, this resolution would urge the Department of State to make religious freedom a top U.S. foreign policy priority. It would ask for continued bilateral and multilateral engagement with allies and partners on religious freedom. It would urge expanded support for activists, journalists, and…

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- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

## Sources
- [119-sres-52 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/52)

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- [119-s-1261: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1261)
- [119-s-1547: America the Beautiful Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1547)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-52 (as of 2026-10-18).