H. Res. 738 is a non-binding resolution expressing concern about severe restrictions on religious freedom in twelve countries: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. The resolution details specific violations in each country, including prosecutions under blasphemy laws, detention of religious minorities, destruction of religious sites, and restrictions on worship and religious education. The resolution does not provide funding or set timelines, but instead calls on the Department of State to actively engage with allies and partners to promote religious freedom abroad and affirms the importance of the U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. This resolution is primarily a statement of congressional concern intended to encourage the executive branch to prioritize religious freedom in its diplomatic efforts with these nations.
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