S. Res. 573 is a Senate resolution affirming the United States' commitment to promoting religious freedom worldwide. The resolution emphasizes that religious freedom is a foundational American value enshrined in the First Amendment and calls on the U.S. government to lead global efforts against religious persecution and intolerance. It specifically highlights concerns about religious freedom violations in numerous countries, including China, Iran, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, and others, while noting that over 360 million Christians face persecution globally. The resolution encourages the Secretary of State to use all available diplomatic tools to pressure foreign governments to stop violating religious freedom and reaffirms the importance of the State Department's Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism positions. This resolution does not authorize new spending or create binding requirements but instead expresses congressional sentiment and support for continued U.S. leadership on international religious freedom issues.
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