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.

Summary

Affirms that freedom of religion is a fundamental right and records findings about rising threats to religious freedom worldwide. It cites U.S. and international law, recent State Department country designations (dated December 29, 2023), and documents types of harms such as criminalization of blasphemy, violence, destruction of religious sites, and extremist activity. The text is a nonbinding statement of findings and policy and does not change law, create new programs, or authorize spending.

• Formally affirms freedom of religion as a fundamental right and cites U.S. constitutional and international human rights sources.
• References the International Religious Freedom Act, the Frank R. Wolf Act, and the Global Magnitsky Act but does not change any statutes.
• Notes State Department designations of Countries of Particular Concern and Special Watch List countries, dated December 29, 2023.
• Documents an increase in threats to religious freedom in 2023–2024, listing criminalization of blasphemy, violence, destruction of sites, and extremist attacks.
• Contains only nonbinding findings and policy statements; it does not create binding legal obligations or appropriate funds.
• Serves as a public record of congressional concern that could influence debate, oversight, or future legislation or executive actions.
• Does not impose mandates on state or local governments, nor does it change immigration, sanction, or criminal law authorities.