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This concurrent resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, a landmark 1975 international agreement signed by 35 nations including the United States that established 10 principles for international relations covering security, human rights, and peaceful conflict resolution. The resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to these principles and calls on all participating nations to uphold their obligations, particularly regarding human rights and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. The resolution specifically criticizes Russia's violations of the Helsinki principles through its occupation of Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Georgian territories and addresses persistent anti-Semitism in the region. Congress resolves to encourage nationwide observance of this anniversary and emphasizes that human rights, democracy, and peaceful dispute resolution remain essential for security and stability in Europe and the broader OSCE region. No funding or specific timeline is required, as concurrent resolutions are expressions of sentiment from Congress rather than binding legislation.

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