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

Expresses congressional findings and concerns about global religious freedom, citing the First Amendment, international human rights instruments, U.S. statutes (including the International Religious Freedom Act and the Frank R. Wolf Act), and the Global Magnitsky Act. Notes recent State Department designations from December 29, 2023, reports worsening threats to religious freedom in 2023–2024, the continued existence of blasphemy laws in many countries, ongoing violence and genocide against religious minorities, and damage to religious sites, while containing no binding mandates, funding, or changes to law.

• Formally states congressional findings about worsening threats to religious freedom worldwide in 2023–2024.
• Cites the First Amendment, international human rights instruments, and U.S. laws relevant to international religious freedom policy.
• References State Department designations issued December 29, 2023 (Countries of Particular Concern and Special Watch List).
• Notes that blasphemy laws remained in force in 96 countries as of 2024.
• Highlights ongoing violence, genocide, and damage to religious sites affecting religious minorities.
• Contains only a preamble/findings; it creates no new legal obligations or funding.
• Functions as a non-binding statement that can shape public awareness and future policy or oversight activity.