# 119-sres-573: A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.

119-sres-573, A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-573
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-18
- Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Affirms U.S. global leadership in promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion.** This resolution would push the State Department and senior envoys to use diplomatic tools and allied partnerships to respond to religious persecution and intolerance worldwide.

## Cosponsors (13)

- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] (R-MS), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] (R-TX), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-587: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
- 119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-573 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/573)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-s-2296: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2296)
- [119-s-4784: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4784)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-587: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-587)
- [119-s-186: No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-186)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-573 (as of 2026-04-21).