A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
Sponsored By: Senator Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced
Summary
This resolution would push the United States to lead international efforts to protect and expand the right to freedom of religion. It calls for active diplomacy and the use of all available tools to discourage religious freedom violations around the world.
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- Believers and religious minorities abroad: Would spotlight abuses in many countries, noting concerns such as China’s October 2025 crackdown and reported persecution of more than 360 million Christians.
- U.S. diplomatic offices: Would urge the Secretary of State and the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom to stay engaged and to coordinate with the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism so no faith or believer is left behind.
- People seeking freedom and allied nations: Would commit the United States to support those fleeing authoritarian repression and to work with likeminded and friendly countries to prevent further erosion of religious freedom.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
PA • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
SC • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Katie Britt
AL • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Roger Wicker
MS • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
MO • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
OH • R
Sponsored 1/29/2026
Roll Call Votes
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