Support for Religious Freedom Worldwide

Official: A resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.

IntroducedDecember 18, 2025

International Affairs

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses the importance of the United States leading efforts to protect and promote religious freedom around the world.

If you care about global religious freedom, this resolution emphasizes the U.S. commitment to protecting it.

Affects: People facing religious persecution, especially Christians in countries with restrictive laws.

Summary

Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act This bill directs the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to annually report on the impact of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) on projects that require NEPA review. CEQ must publish the report on its website and submit it to certain congressional committees. The report must includespecified information about NEPA litigation, such as the number of cases, the status of cases, and their outcomes; the length and costs of the environmental impact statements and environmental assessments prepared; and the time it takes to complete environmental reviews under NEPA.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution reaffirms the United States' role in promoting religious freedom globally. 2. It encourages the Secretary of State to actively engage with foreign governments on religious freedom issues. 3. The resolution supports the roles of the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom and the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism. 4. It highlights the need for the U.S. to send strong messages to countries violating religious freedom. 5. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing persecution of religious groups, particularly Christians, in various countries.

Who is affected?